Wildfires are often seen as destructive, but history tells a different story. Our guest today studies the deep relationship between people, fire, and landscapes, uncovering how Indigenous fire practices shaped ecosystems for centuries. 

Using tree rings and archaeology, Dr. Christopher Roos reveals how the Western Apache managed fire to buffer against drought and climate extremes, lessons that could guide us today as wildfires grow more severe. His work connects the past to the present, showing how cultural knowledge and science together can help us live with fire, not just fight it.