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When wildfires hide underground – then rage again
Source: CNN By: Holly Yan, CNN The Fort McMurray wildfire could keep burning into next year -- even if we can't see it. The inferno in western Canada has already torched over 500,000 acres -- more than twice the size of New York City. Even after the flames die down,...
read moreMORE FOREST PESTS THAN EVER ARE ENTERING THE U.S., AND IT’S COSTING THE PUBLIC A FORTUNE
Source: Newsweek In the 20th century, chestnut blight and Dutch elm disease decimated billions of U.S. trees, in forests and along urban and suburban streets. The tree diseases, caused by invasive pests, effectively changed the face of one American city landscape...
read moreMontana, feds come to agreement on use of firefighting helicopters
Source: Billings Gazette HELENA — Montana and federal officials have made a deal that will allow the state's five firefighting helicopters to respond to some blazes on federal lands, after they were barred from doing so last year as fires raging across the West led to...
read moreAdding a Reclaimed Wood Wall
Adding reclaimed wood to your interior is a quick way to introduce warmth and texture. Used in abundance, it has a rawness that can balance overly neutral or modern spaces and anchor sprawling floor plans. But while installing reclaimed-hardwood floors or countertops...
read moreDefining Elements Of The Modern Rustic Home
Source: Decoist Get inspired by modern rustic home interiors with this article by Whitney Wood Defining Elements Of The Modern Rustic Home Modern Rustic interiors are such a buzz term. Everyone seems to be embracing rustic charm and warmth with modern amenities....
read moreTrees: The Carbon Storage Experts
Source: Department of Environmental Conservation Warmer climates have speeded up, yet debates continue about the best way to slow the increase of carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon needs to be pulled out of the atmosphere and put into long-term storage elsewhere. This...
read moreEverything you know about forests is probably wrong
Source: Journal Review After listening to John Seifert discuss his career, it becomes clear that the biggest headache for any forestry manager isn’t science, the weather or uncooperative lumberjacks- it is the general.public. The problem is all the people who don’t...
read moreWHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES?
Source: Timber West By: Bob Williams More than 100 years ago, folks like Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service, started a movement that brought true conservation of natural resources to the forefront of our environmental...
read moreThe Look of Wood Takes the Building Industry by Storm
Source: Kristin Butler Design The word on the street is wood. Have you noticed it is everywhere? Storming both interior and exterior settings, wood is making a comeback in a fresh and exciting way. We are not talking about old school 1960's paneled rooms and dark...
read moreHow More Rain and Booming Forests May Mean Wildfires and Dry Aquifers
Source: Mother Board It's estimated the some 60 percent of freshwater in the United States comes from forests. Trees catch rain as it falls, serving as a filtering and cleansing mechanism as the water makes its way downward into the underground aquifers that we humans...
read moreForestry Days: ESPN to film timber sports competition at Fort Missoula
Source: Missoulian We in western Montana can see it any ol’ day, but the Garrett Grothen Memorial Arena at Fort Missoula will be something special for the cameras of ESPN. With a backdrop of the Bitterroot and Missoula valleys, and with maybe a horse-drawn high-wheel...
read moreMetal + Wood: a match made in – interior design – heaven
Source: Huffington Post When it comes to interior design, balance is everything. When a space is well-balanced, it is not only esthetically pleasing to the eye, but it also gives a certain internal sense of gratification. Finding a satisfying balance when decorating a...
read more7 Reasons Rustic Industrial Design is a Hot Interior Design Trend
Source: Beasley & Henley Rustic Industrial design, characterized by reclaimed wood and galvanized metal accents, is a hot trend in today’s interiors. It has been creeping into our design aesthetic for a few years, and with the social media enthusiasts on sites...
read moreDaines, Tester Criticize Forest Service Over Wildfire Funding, Trail Maintenance
Source: Flathead Beacon By: Dillon Tabish Agency proposing 30 percent reduction in trail funding in Region One over next three years As the U.S. Forest Service prepares for the looming wildfire season, Montana’s senators are calling for reforms to the agency’s forest...
read moreA win for wood: US Green Building Council to give credit to wood from more certified forests
Source: Forest Business Network BY TOM MARTIN - AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION (AFF) · IMAGE BY DANNA § CURIOUS TANGLES / FLICKR.COM Last week, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has created a new alternative compliance path in its Leadership in...
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