The title can't help being dramatic: "The West is Burning." It certainly seems that way at times, especially to the victims of last September's fires.
The "megafires" of recent years have multiple sets of causes, and the documentary film looks into each of them, and some of the key players. The film is generally airing on PBS affiliates, but offers an opportunity to upload companion videos.
We bring in several guests to discuss the issues: Bill Kuhn is an ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service based in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest; he and fellow guests Chris Chambers and Marko Bey are leaders with the Ashland Forest Resiliency Stewardship Project.