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Volunteers are preparing Big Basin Redwoods State Park to survive the next wildfire by clearing flammable debris from the forest floor. Their proactive work follows the devastating 2020 fire that burned 97% of the beloved park.
Montana firefighters are using an ingenious tactic to stop two major wildfires: intentionally burning the forest before the flames arrive. The strategy creates safe zones for crews and protects homes in the path of 45,000+ acres of active fire.
New research shows smart wildfire management could reduce Europe's burned land by 90%, even as climate change increases fire risk. Scientists say every euro spent on prevention saves seven euros in damage.
After Europe's worst wildfire season on record, the EU is rewriting its strategy to stop catastrophic fires before they start instead of just fighting them. The shift redirects billions toward land management and prevention rather than planes and firefighters.
South Korea, once nearly deforested, is teaching Ghana how it restored its forests through decades of consistent policy and public participation. The knowledge transfer could help Ghana tackle climate change while growing its economy.
Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources used helicopters to scatter tree seeds across 19 remote forest areas where ground crews couldn't reach. The aerial seeding effort completed in fall 2025 planted jack pine, white pine, and black spruce across hard-to-access state lands.
A new study reveals that clearing brush and prescribed burns prevent wildfires so effectively they save nearly four times what they cost. The ancient Indigenous practice is now proven to protect both nature and taxpayer wallets.
Scientists in Washington's Cascade Mountains discovered that strategically thinning forests can increase snowpack by up to 30 percent, potentially adding millions of gallons of desperately needed water to western states. The research offers a powerful solution to two critical problems: dwindling water supplies and catastrophic wildfires.
Scientists in Washington's Cascade Mountains discovered that strategic forest thinning can increase snowpack by up to 30 percent, potentially adding 4 million gallons of water per 100 acres. The breakthrough could help Western states battle both wildfire risk and water shortages simultaneously.
Scientists say America's 110 million acres of protected wilderness may need active care, not just preservation, to survive climate change. Indigenous land management practices are showing the way forward.