New “Redbook” from the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations Group, National Interagency Fire Center, in …
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After the Fire Toolkit
Science You Can Use BulletinMain “After the Fire Toolkit” WebsiteAbstract: Wildfires are an important natural disturbance in …
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 …
Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP)
From USDA NRCS comes a free new online tool to help manage and monitor western rangelands. View a how-to webinar to learn the ins …
Cheatgrass in Sagebrush Country
Invasive grasses are putting sagebrush country at risk of severe wildfires. This vibrant ecosystem is vital for people and …
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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Preserving the Pine Ridge
Catastrophic wildfires have ravaged more than half of northwestern Nebraska’s pine forests. Land managers are making strides …
Morphology Is Better Than Size for Revealing a Tree’s Age
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: In Colorado’s Front Range, restoring fire-dependent ponderosa forests is a management …
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