Regional approach to wildfires more comprehensive, equitable – forest research and accessibility
It promises to build resilience in a pilot program in Santa Barbara County. A.D. Following the 2003 wildfires around Southern California, many counties, cities, and neighborhoods have adopted community wildlife conservation plans to improve their preparedness and response. But Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Rob Hazard, CWPPs, and Treasurer noted that even in areas prone […]
UN urges ‘quick’ negotiations at start of climate talks in Germany
Delegates from around the world have kicked off talks in Bonn that will lay the groundwork for this year’s UN climate summit in Egypt. The UN’s climate chief called for countries "not to lose focus."
Beyond ‘plant trees!’: Research finds tree plantations encroaching on essential ecosystems
Trees planted in the tropics as part of nations’ reforestation commitments can have unintended consequences, sometimes degrading biodiversity hotspots, damaging ecosystems like grasslands, or encroaching on protected areas.
OR Fire agencies plan to put out small fires before they grow
Vickie Aldous, Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore. June 5 – Fire agencies plan to aggressively attack fires while small in an effort to protect southwestern Oregon from wildfires that are out of control. Managers said they hope the fire season that started on Wednesday will be a repeat of last year. Firefighters jumped on hundreds of […]