A Full-feature Documentary
The West is Burning raises awareness about the conditions of forests in the western U.S.
This thought-provoking documentary examines the history of forest management and litigation that led to the current conditions which are causing catastrophic wildfire nearly year-round. The film highlights the urgent need to act now, and the potential to generate positive change in our forests, watersheds, and communities—both rural and urban. The West is Burning follows a broad cast of characters diverse in geography but united by a common mission: adapting our communities to become more resilient to the recent trend of increasingly severe wildfires.
Ways to Get Involved
The Team
THE WEST IS BURNING was created by Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona in partnership with Wallowa Resources.
Cody Sheehy: Executive Producer, Photographer, Editor
Nils Christoffersen: Producer
Larz Stewart: Producer
Galen McCaw: Sound Recordist, Editor
Made Possible by:
Doug McDaniel
MJ Murdock Charitable Trust
John Miller
Evergreen Hill Education Fund
TJ Education Fund
Susan Bexton & Scott Flor