With the recent increase in the frequency and severity of wildland fires across the country, researchers investigate family forest …
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 …
The global wildland–urban interface
The wildland–urban interface (WUI) is a growing global hotspot where human development and wild landscapes collide, driving …
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 …
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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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 …
Crowdfunding after the Marshall fire overwhelmingly helped wealthy households
This article examines how crowdfunding efforts after the Marshall Fire predominantly supported wealthier households, shedding …
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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 …