EnvironmentNevada State Forester Resigns After Fire Attack CriticizedApril 5, 2017Nevada's state forester has resigned less than two months after an independent review criticized the way the Nevada Division of Forestry responded to a prescribed burn that sparked an October wildfire, destroying 23 homes south of Reno.
EnvironmentMacNab Cypress Trees Offer New Clues To Fire ResistanceSeptember 8, 2015 | Shahla FarzanSummer wildfires have scorched thousands of acres in California and reduced forests to ash. But for researchers who study forests, wildfires can provide intriguing opportunities for discovery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTimber Plantations Can Make California Wildfires WorseAugust 4, 2015 | Amy QuintonIt’s been almost a year since the King Fire scorched almost 100,000 acres of the Sierra Nevada forest. But this wildfire season could be worse - and it’s not just the drought and high temperatures that are fueling wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires Occurring At Higher ElevationsJuly 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new study shows climate change may be fueling high-elevation fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
