State GovernmentCalifornia Tree Die Off Prompts Review Of Management PoliciesJanuary 26, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's tree die off has led a state oversight board to review forest management policies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Receives $70 Million For Rim Fire Restoration ProgramJanuary 26, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe 2013 Rim Fire was the largest ever in the Sierra Nevada and ravaged parts of Tuolumne County. Local, state and federal agencies will soon have $70 million for a unique fire recovery and resilience program in the area. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBiomass Power Could Help California's Dying ForestsDecember 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's dying trees create a huge wildfire risk. Can biomass power help solve the problem? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUS Forest Service Prevents Its Own Scientist From Talking About StudySeptember 17, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station is preventing one of its own scientists from talking about a study he authored in the journal “Science.” It suggests a need to change wildfire management. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought And Beetle Infestation Killing California ForestsAugust 31, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's drought is having a devastating effect on its forests. Recent aerial surveys show 20 million dead trees so far. And the drought has a partner in crime -- the pine beetle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
