USDA and the Interior Department issued new memorandums to unify federal wildfire capabilities, modernize tools, and strengthen state and local partnerships.
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BLM to Offer 40 Million Board Feet of Timber for Sale in Western Oregon
BLM will offer six timber sales in Oregon this month, totaling 39.7 million board feet from 3,470 acres.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 15
49 large fires are actively burning across the country, with five new fires reported in the last day.
Washington Lands Commissioner’s Forest Conservation Plan Draws Criticism
Washington’s plan to conserve 77,000 acres of state forests has drawn criticism from mills, loggers, and counties concerned about timber supply and revenue, KNKX Public Radio reported.
US Forest Service and Montana Sign Shared Stewardship Agreement
The US Forest Service and Montana signed a Shared Stewardship Agreement to accelerate forest management and reduce wildfire risk across 200,000 acres.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 8
Year-to-date, 47,711 wildfires have been reported, burning 4,289,349 acres.
USDA Announces $8 Million in Forest Health and Resilience Projects
The USDA announced $8 million for five new forest health projects to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and strengthen timber production.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for August 29
48 large fires are actively burning across the country, with 1 new fire reported in the last day.
Washington State to Conserve 77,000 Acres of Older Forests on State Lands
The Washington Department of Natural Resources will set aside 77,000 acres (31,200 hectares) of older forests for conservation, the Washington State Standard reported.
Judge Approves Process to Sell Off Northern Pulp Assets in Nova Scotia
A BC Supreme Court justice has approved the process to sell off Northern Pulp’s timberlands, Crown land leases, and nursery in Nova Scotia, CBC reported.