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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 cancer-causing chemicals than previously understood. Read more HERE
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The global wildland–urban interface

The wildland–urban interface (WUI) is a growing global hotspot where human development and wild landscapes collide, driving wildfire risk, habitat loss, and disease spread. A new high-resolution global map reveals previously undocumented WUI hotspots, emphasizing the urgent need to understand its rapid expansion and impact on communities worldwide. Read more Here
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Range-wide Population Trend Analysis for Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)—Updated 1960–2023

The iconic greater sage-grouse, a key indicator of sagebrush ecosystem health, is facing a persistent and alarming population decline. New data and predictive models reveal troubling trends, offering crucial insights to guide conservation efforts. REPORT: DATA RELEASE:
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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 ventenata grass into these open spaces is creating new pathways for fire, reshaping how wildfires move through forested landscapes Read more HERE
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Where Trees Meet the Sage: Optimizing Pinyon-Juniper Management for Imperiled Sagebrush and Woodland Birds

Rocky Mountain Research Station: Science You Can Use This research tackles the delicate balance between restoring sagebrush ecosystems and protecting woodland species like the pinyon jay, whose population has experienced a significant decline in recent decades. Read more HERE
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Crowdfunding after the Marshall fire overwhelmingly helped wealthy households

This article examines how crowdfunding efforts after the Marshall Fire predominantly supported wealthier households, shedding light on disparities in recovery assistance. Read more HERE
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Increases in understory plant cover and richness persist following restoration treatments in Pinus ponderosa forests

Discover how forest restoration techniques like thinning and prescribed burns are enhancing native plant diversity and resilience in the Southwest’s ponderosa pine forests Read more HERE
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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 resilience to climate change, new research shows. “We found that if you cut trees and open up the canopy, between three and 10 years later, you see a pretty good response,” said Seth Davis, associate…
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The record breaking 2023 fire season in Canada

Presented by Piyush JainPart of the Canada Wildfire webinar seriesIn this webinar, Piyush Jain, a Research Scientist with the Canadian Forest Service, discusses the record-breaking 2023 Canadian fire season. The season witnessed the largest area burned in modern history, impacting communities with unprecendented evacuations, prolonged smoke, and strained firefighting resources. Piyush emphasizes the key drivers,…
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2023 Incident Review Summary

This report compiles critical insights from wildland fire incidents in 2023, sourced from a range of reports and databases, including the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center’s Incident Reviews Database. Read more HERE
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