Dive into new research on the effects of "mega fires" on understory plant communities and the repercussions on biodiversity and …
CSU research shows increase in carcinogen exposure, cancer risk among firefighters
Firefighters face hidden dangers beyond the flames—new CSU research reveals that exposure to fires leads to higher levels of …
Not just another cheatgrass: The ventenata invasion in the interior Northwest
Once a natural firebreak, the rocky meadows and scablands of the American West are now at risk of fueling wildfires. The spread of …
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Thinning Colorado forests to reduce fire danger also helps bees and flowers, research shows
A more-than-decadelong effort to thin Front Range forests to reduce fire danger has brought more bees, more flowers and increased …
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%
Discover how prescribed fires—once seen as mere preventative measures—are proving to be powerful tools for reducing wildfire risk. …
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Smoke: How new emissions data could enable more prescribed fire
Wildfires have become more severe and have burned larger swaths of the western United States and Canada in recent decades. The …
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