Elemental Tree Network Philosophy

Without low intensity beneficial fire & Traditional Ecological Stewardship by Indigenous people, the health of Oaks and native tree species is rapidly declining in California. Phytophthora, pathogens, insect colonization, nutrient deficiency, drought, damaged mycorrhizal networks and weakened soil systems are all contributing to the epidemic of dying trees. Clear cutting old growth forests, pipelines spilling on sacred land, the pollution our biosphere and the myriad of other factors of colonization have diverted humanity’s attention away from stewardship.

The guiding question is;

~”What would fire do?”

•• Create savanna conditions where the brush is cleared, the trees have plenty of space, there is abundant nutrients volatilized by fire, pathogens/mosses/lichens/insects are burned before they can colonize tree tissue. The water table is replenished with low intensity burning, the air quality is improved and rain is promoted from clean smoke. Food, space, nutrients, protection from pathogens and balanced ecosystems are all promoted by fire.

Indigenous people have perfected the stewardship of native ecosystems throughout the world. Through the use of fire, selective harvesting, tree stewardship, and ingenious ecological management, California was a thriving, abundant & diverse garden.

This is why Land Back is vital to life on Earth. We must honor & support the traditions of native ecosystems and Indigenous Nations, in order to see any recovery in our rapidly declining biosphere.

Our job is essentially to prepare land and trees to have good fire brought back in a safe and supportive way.