Resilient Landscapes: The Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Training Program

Resilient Landscapes: The Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Training Program

From American Planning Association by American Planning Association

May 19, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

The episode discusses California's Land Use Planning for Wildfires Training Program and its impact on resilience and collaboration between planners and fire officials.

In this episode of the APA Podcast, Roberta Rewers, senior communications manager, explores California’s Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Training Program , recipient of the 2025 Resilience and Sustainability Award . Joined by Molly Mowery, AICP, executive director of Community Wildfire Planning Center, and Matt Damon, staff chief of Community Wildfire Mitigation Assistance with CAL FIRE / Office of the State Fire Marshal, they discuss how the unique interdisciplinary program brings planners and fire officials together to reduce risk, strengthen collaboration, and improve long-term resilience. Episode URL: https://www.planning.org/podcast/resilient-landscapes-the-land-use-planning-for-wildfires-in-california-training-program/

People in this episode

Host: Roberta Rewers

Guests: Molly Mowery, Matt Damon

Topics covered

  • land use planning
  • wildfires
  • resilience
  • collaboration
  • community planning

Keywords

  • wildfire planning
  • California
  • resilience
  • land use
  • community planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Community Wildfire Planning Center, CAL FIRE / Office of the State Fire Marshal, American Planning Association

Places: California

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