Dry Brush

So every time the environment is disrupted, whether it's civilizations crumbling or forest fires consuming vast acres of wooded land, it will be up to the inhabitants of that land to thrive or fail.   I was horrified to discover that there is a pile of cleared shrubbery, approximately the size of this house, sitting at the edge of a freshly-cleared field which focuses and strengthens even the faintest coastal breeze which, years ago, would have been absorbed by a thick forest of old-growth redwood trees.   I would like to propose that neighboring property owners be notified in writing, with return receipt as acknowledgement and subsequently a confirming text message, before a significant "burn event" take place.   Any occasion that features open flames shall be considered a significant "burn event," or "S.B.E." There was a horrible moment when an unattended burn pile burst back to life late on a Sunday. The weekend had been beautiful and relaxing, watching my neighbors working over their burn pile. Perhaps, had I offered to mind the fire they might have not left the area without attempting to speak with the neighbors.   "Is there anybody sleeping in there? 'Cause we're going to be burning some dry brush over herel Yes, this pile of stuff we cleared from the land next to your house. it was home to over 500 species, some not very nice to wake up with, and they'll all be eager to find a new place to live once we light up this mess.