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We’re Entering an Era of Mega-Fire
Source: Outside Online A new book by Heather Hansen explores the complicated world of wildland-urban interface firefighting as it unfolded in the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland, Colorado On July 9, 2016, two hitchhikers camping illegally on private land north of...
read moreWhat the Wildfire Funding Fix Means for Recreation
Source: REI Following the devastating and deadly wildfires of 2017, federal lawmakers agreed last week—after years of negotiation—to change the way wildland firefighting is funded. Congress included the reform as part of the $1.3 trillion spending bill, which...
read moreHow to Specify the Right Wood Floor for the Job
Source: Earth Elements by Lavinia Rathbun Wood flooring can add a gorgeous luxurious feel to any room. Because wood flooring is an investment, we want to make sure you get it right the first time. We hope to inform you on the types of wood flooring available, and...
read moreClimate Change Theory
Source: The Forest Blog by Russ Vaagen Climate Change caused by human activity is a theory. Is it possible that human activity is influencing the earth’s climate? Sure. Is it probable that it’s having an effect on our climate? It seems likely. That doesn’t change...
read moreSave our national forests with a simple fire funding fix
Source: Denver Post It should be a simple nonpartisan fix to a budgeting issue that every year strips the U.S. Forest Service of its ability to adequately manage millions of acres of federal land and the trails, roads and structures that allow Americans to enjoy their...
read moreThe Faces of Fire
Source: Esme Cadiente Photography Heartwarming perspective about our firefighters! "We protect communities from wildfire, promote healthy forests, and restore ecological integrity." This is Us. We are firefighters. We are mothers, brothers, sisters and fathers. We are...
read moreThis Tiny Beetle Is Devastating Forests in the Worst Outbreak Ever
Source: National Geographic Click here to watch the video Despite being smaller than a grain of rice, mountain pine beetles are causing big problems for pine forests across North America. Bark beetle colonies feed and reproduce on the inner bark of ponderosa and...
read moreHybrid mountain pine beetles set to spread more easily
Source: Phys.org A hybrid population of mountain pine beetles is set to do further damage to one of Canada's most iconic regions. Using genetic tools, University of Alberta conservation biologists found that the mountain pine beetles in Jasper National Park have an...
read moreWildfire problem will grow in coming decades
Source: Phys.org The massive wildfires that burned in California, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia and other parts of North America in 2017 in many cases exhibited a disturbing trend: a marked increase in the amount of area burned. The Thomas Fire, which...
read moreFormer Forest Service leaders call for Western wildfire commission
Source: Treesource It’s not the way we fight wildfires in the West that’s the problem. The problem is the way we manage our fire-dependent forests. Since 2000, 154 wildfires in the region have cost over $20 million each to control. Many of them cost several times...
read moreA History of Wood Floors
Source: The Craftsman's Blog History Flooring, just like everything else in the home had very humble beginnings. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt, and that was typically slate or other local stones. Royalty were the first to enjoy the comforts of wood...
read moreMontana senators want to end ‘fire borrowing’ to ensure enough money is available to fight fires
Source: Billings Gazette The 2017 wildfire season was the most expensive ever, and many members of Congress want to ensure money is always accessible for the U.S. Forest Service to fight blazes. Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines hopes to change the Forest...
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Why our Beetle Kill Blue Pine is the Best
WHY OUR BLUE-STAIN BEETLE KILL IS CONSIDERED THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY Our blue Ponderosa Pine lumber is only harvested from severely salvaged dead-standing trees that have been in the forest for up to 5 years. That’s the secret to achieving the wide array of color...
read moreHow Forests Make Our Lives Better
Source: North American Forest Partnership Great short video by North American Forest Partnership showing how trees and forests enhance our lives. https://vimeo.com/244874369
read moreWhy wood is back at the top of the tree for architects
Source: The Guardian Strong, clean and versatile, engineered timber is the ‘new concrete’. With wooden skyscrapers in the offing, could it be the answer to the global housing crisis? There is a miracle building material – one so environmentally friendly that it...
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