Earth Matters / Philip Connors

This week’s edition of Earth Matters, Nathan Newcomer interviews local author and Gila National Forest wilderness lookout, Philip Connors. They discuss Mr. Connors’ recent novel, Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout, while also exploring the role of fire in large wilderness areas, amongst swapping wildlife encounters and the like…

Living in the arid southwest, the topic of fire in our national forests and wilderness areas often tends to be sensationalized by the media. While the protection and safety of life and property is the highest priority, the question remains: is there, in fact, a positive role for fire to play in our national forests and wilderness areas?

Listen in to this week’s Earth Matters to hear a great conversation about fire, wilderness, and why the Gila National Forest is a very unique place in regards to the role of fire and its connection to our beautiful public lands.

Earth Matters airs Tuesday & Thursday at 10am and 8pm
The podcast is available via this link…
Earth Matters / Philip Connors