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202013 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Forest Conservation

Ode to Desolation

202013 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Jim Henterly reflects on the significance of fire lookouts in North America's wilderness, advocating for their preservation amid growing rarity.

“This present moment. That lives on. To become long ago.”

Forest Conservation

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Jim Henterly reflects on the significance of fire lookouts in North America's wilderness, advocating for their preservation amid growing rarity.

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Lindsey Hagendirector

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Jim Henterly stands in a fire lookout, surrounded by the vast wilderness of North America. In "Ode to Desolation," he reflects on the legacy of these structures, which have played a vital role in forest management and fire prevention. Henterly shares personal anecdotes from his time as a lookout, discussing the challenges these historical sites face as they become increasingly rare. He advocates for their preservation, aiming to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

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