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Franz labeled this year as a low fire season compared to last year, with only 293 fires this season versus the total 18,175 fires from last year.

A review and planning workshop towards the effective implementation of the $103million Ghana natural resources management and sustainable landscape restoration project has been held for stakeholders in the Northern part of Ghana. The event, which was held in the Upper Eat Regional capital, Bolgatanga, brought together Directors and officers from…

ASHLAND — Trees in the hills above Ashland that are infected with western pine beetles are slated to be cut down and removed the week of March 14, according to the city. The intersection at Terrace S...

While the Ashland Forest Lands Commission develops a climate adaptation addendum to the Ashland Forest Plan, a recent discussion demonstrated the complexity of a term gaining new meaning in an ecologi...

As you may have noticed, there are more red and brown needles on our hillsides since last year. It’s no surprise that the extended drought and extreme heat is causing trees a lot of hardship, and som...

ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland Fire Rescue is urging residents to be more ready this fire season following the Almeda Fire last fall. Fire season was declared on Oregon Department of Forestry lands as of Wednesday. The declaration bans outdoor burning and other wildfire vulnerable items and activities. Firefighters acknowledge that fires will likely pop up throughout southern Oregon. AFR says that now is a good time to check around your home to ensure nothing is at risk of fueling fires. “Everybody...

Take Steps to Prepare Now Saturday is National Wildfire Community Preparedness day across the nation.  As Austinites enjoy the spring weather, the Austin Fire Department (AFD) and partner agencies offer tips on getting prepared to reduce wildfire risk.  AFD has already seen an early season increase in brush and grass fires this spring. Drought conditions, vegetation, hills, summer heat, and regular windy and dry weather across Central Texas will present serious wildfire risks through the sum...