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Source: American Thinkerj By Gary Schiff As is the case with all natural disasters, there is a tendency to point fingers. Almost always, the finger-pointing misses the point. We are seeing this play out with the horrific wildfires in California. Politicians are using them as an opportunity to raise their issues. The left is raising the “climate change” flag during […]
Source: The Forest Blog by Russ Vaagen It’s time to change the narrative surround forests and fire. We can change the outcomes of these fires now, and in the future. The firestorm in California has ignited a debate. Unfortunately, the ones getting the attention aren’t always the right voices. This isn’t about clearcutting our forests so […]
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Source: Treesource Climate change is here. In southern forests, it takes the form of novel disturbances – different frequency and severity of drought, fire, wind storms, insect outbreaks, even ice storms – or a combination of these stressors. “How will managers respond to the threats posed by changing climate conditions?” asks USDA Forest Service scientist James […]
Source: TIME.com We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for centuries. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air — these things give us a sense of comfort. They ease our stress and worry, […]