In this story map, one can explore economic impacts of flood, drought, and wildfire in 2050. What are the effects of climate …
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Collaboratively Engaging Stakeholders to Develop Potential Operational Delineations (PODs)
Prioritization of management units on a forest-wide scale can often be a challenging and daunting task for forest staff. In this …
Land use planning can reduce wildfire risk to homes and communities
Wildfire risk to people and homes is increasing. While climate change and decades of fuel buildup have exacerbated wildfires, …
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Federal wildfire policy and the legacy of suppression
Federal wildfire policy that emphasizes suppression—a legacy of early-1900s forest management—has resulted in a paradox: …
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How to Make a Go-Bag
A Go-bag is an evacuation preparation bag that contains a three-day supply of items one would need to safely evacuate their home. …
Is That Tree Dead? Quantifying Fire-Killed Trees to Inform Salvage and Forest Management
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: Wildfires are natural disturbances in the western United States. Managing the …
Our relationship with a dynamic landscape: Understanding the 2013 Northern Colorado Flood
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station:The summer of 2013 was drier than normal along the Front Range, so when rain started …
Summation of Forestry Studies for Rio Grande Basin
View the publication here! This paper summarizes contents of three studies commissioned by RWEACT (Rio Grande Watershed Emergency …
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