Pyrosketchology

by Miriam H Morrill Consulting and Illustration

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Nature Journaling After Fire

Empowering Renewal,
Recovery & Resilience

Fire effects to the environment and people can be observed and assessed through journaling practices. The process of recognizing, understanding and monitoring the personal, community and environmental transitions and growth can help build resilience and recognition of the cycles of renewal and recovery.

Fire Pattern Indicators

What signs can you observe that tell you how the fire moved?

Fire Incident Information and Maps

What was the fire story and timeline?

Burned Elements & Materials

How many trees have died, been scorched or are still alive?

Post Fire Monitoring & Observations

Journal about different types of resprouting. Compare over time and map over a landscape.

Natural Plant Materials

Contour Drawing

How does the wind move over the burned area?

Transiet and Longterm Observations

Do you see signs and structures in nature of seeds that open and sprout after fire?

Seed Form and Function

What are the animal use observations in the burned area?

Wildlife Behaviors & Observations

Journal changing insect observations and use.

Wood, Birds and Insects

What are your memories of the area before the fire and how might you create new memories?