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‘Before the fire starts’: Bozeman, Gallatin County stress mitigation as key to wildfire preparedness
When Paul Strong moved into a new home at the top of Jackson Creek Road in Bridger Canyon, his wife suggested they cut down some trees to get better views of the mountains. Strong wanted the dense forest to stay as is. “I don’t like to cut down trees,” …