From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: In recent decades, wildfires in ponderosa pine forests have increased in size and …
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Wildland Fire Management under COVID-19
Read the full brief here. Summary: COVID-19 will have major implications for wildland fire management, because of severe social …
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Big Trees, Bark Beetles, Goshawks & Timber
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: Throughout the Rocky Mountains over the last century, large ponderosa pine trees …
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Using “Good” Fires to Reduce “Bad” Fire Effects & Smoke Impacts
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: Prescribed fires produce smoke that adversely impacts public health, although not to …
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Using FIA Data to Predict Forest Understory Vegetation Structure
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: Understory vegetation is a significant component of terrestrial carbon stocks and play …
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Snag Hazards to Firefighters
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: Snags continue to pose an ever-present hazard to responders, and recent increases in …
Management of High-Elevation Five Needle White Pines
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: The regeneration for resilience framework helps prioritize limited management …
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How Does Fire Kill Trees?
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: Fires burn millions of acres annually and being able to predict what trees will die …