by Web Editor | Apr 27, 2018 | News, News/PR
Better forest management would not only prevent wildfires but could serve as a valuable water-conservation tool, according to a study published Tuesday. California could save billions of gallons annually by undertaking significant forest thinning operations, according...
by Web Editor | Feb 5, 2018 | News, News/PR
Last year’s intense fire season led to calls for more “treatment” of federal forests to remove excess fuel that can make for bigger, hotter wildfires. In November, House Republicans — including Oregon’s Second District Representative Greg Walden — passed a...
by Web Editor | Jun 23, 2017 | News, News/PR
Bark beetle problems continue to worsen on Northern Idaho forest lands, a university forester says. Drought stress from several years ago has led to the increased pressure now, said Chris Schnepf, University of Idaho Extension forester in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Western...
by Web Editor | Jun 4, 2014 | News, News/PR
Pine beetles are obliterating forests throughout Colorado and the U.S. West, draining budgets as property values decline and threatening tourism at national parks, including the home of Mount Rushmore. Voters in Colorado communities raised taxes to protect ski resorts...