Fire on the Mountain

<p>While many skillful locals have succeeded in finding ways to survive and flourish in this challenging mountain landscape Theo has done it by being a true steward of the land. I am reminded of this every time I receive jars of his honey olives and olive oil or fresh fruit from his orchard or a delivery of madrone firewood for heating my home. </p><p>When I first heard about Theo's heroic efforts during the Soberanes fire of 2016 I felt simultaneously in awe at the struggles he had to endure yet unsurprised to find out he was well-prepared. His fire-resistant infrastructure massive rainwater storage system years of firefighting experience and nurturing connections to the land and his neighbors were all in anticipation of such an event. </p><p>It's not a question of 'if' the wildfire arrives it's a question of 'when.' This book demonstrates that the foresight of knowing the inevitability of wildfire is essential for one's survival in the forests of Big Sur and beyond. </p><p>- From the Foreword by Lee Klinger</p>