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A Loveland company is growing a million trees annually to restore forests devastated by wildfires and disease. OneCanopy aims to become the Rocky Mountains' largest native plant producer by 2027.
One year after devastating wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes in Los Angeles, over 1,000 families are now rebuilding thanks to streamlined permit processes. Local officials report cleanup happened in record time, with 3,000 permits already approved and new efforts underway to speed recovery even more.
A Montana company just turned wildfire debris into a climate solution by burying 10 million pounds of dead trees underground and selling the carbon credits to fund forest restoration. The pioneering project proves that fire-ravaged landscapes can become both carbon vaults and renewed ecosystems.
Idaho is protecting 2,400 deer and 650 elk by closing popular hiking trails this winter, giving wildlife space to heal after a massive wildfire destroyed their habitat. The temporary closure shows how communities can balance outdoor recreation with conservation when it matters most.
A Montana company just turned wildfire destruction into climate hope by burying 10 million pounds of dead trees underground instead of letting them burn and release CO2. The project sold its first carbon credits and will use the money to replant forests destroyed by the 2021 Poverty Flats Fire.
Students at Lahainaluna High School can now apply for $10,000 in scholarships as their community continues rebuilding after devastating wildfires. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is awarding up to $2,000 each to help seniors and alumni pursue college dreams.
One year after losing his home in the Palisades wildfire, Lakers coach JJ Redick turned devastation into action, raising millions to rebuild his community. His LA Sports Strong charity just secured double its fundraising target to create a fire-resistant recreation center.
After losing entire blocks of trees overnight in the 2025 Palisades Fire, a California community is racing to restore its green canopy one neighborhood at a time. The Palisades Forestry Committee is mapping every street and rallying residents to bring back the shade that defined their town.
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have cracked the code on why some streams carry more water after wildfires, revealing crucial insights for communities managing water during droughts. The discovery helps explain a puzzling phenomenon that could reshape how we plan for fire-affected watersheds.
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When drought and wildfire devastated Eastern Cape farms, one man's Facebook post sparked a nationwide rescue mission. Within two weeks, more than 150 farmers received over R1 million worth of donated feed from strangers across South Africa.
A simple fence on an Australian island devastated by wildfires has doubled populations of endangered animals by keeping out feral cats. The success is now inspiring similar conservation projects worldwide.