Today's Fun Fact: Through many years of evolution, the Jeffrey Pine has become a wildfire warrior, uniquely equipped to survive low-intensity fires. Thanks to top-tier adaptations, like extra-thick bark and self-pruning branches, the Jeffery Pine not only survives but *thrives* in wildfire prone landscapes. What else do you love about this iconic tree? (fb)

Big news for Wildfire Awareness Month! Today we launched the Incline Fire Smart Community Pilot in partnership with a powerhouse coalition of fire experts, tech innovators, and local leaders. The goal? To create the most wildfire-ready community in Tahoe and a blueprint others can follow across the West. We’re combining cutting-edge modeling and state-of-the-art technology with on-the-ground mitigation on public lands NV Energy's utility corridor, and in the neighborhood to create a replicable blueprint that can save lives, protect property, and preserve natural resources, while informing insurance outcomes. Want to get started in your neighborhood? Find out how to request a defensible space inspection here: https://www.tahoefund.org/news/innovative-pilot-project-to-create-tahoes-most-wildfire-ready-community-launches/ BurnBot Colorado State University Climate & Wildfire Institute California Tahoe Conservancy Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation NV Energy Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (fb)