The Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant and maintain trees in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 85% of Americans live, work, and play.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending September 15th
As of Friday, September 15th, 67 large wildfires have burned more than 468,938 acres in 12 states. Two new large new wildfires were reported.
Canadian Wildfire Update Provided by Natural Resources Canada
Canada is at a national Preparedness Level 5 out of 5, indicating full commitment of national resources is ongoing, demand for resources is extreme, and international resources are being mobilized.
Global Coalition Looks to Secure a Place in Emerging Carbon Markets
Two Australian forestry sector veterans have created the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISGC) to secure a place in the emerging carbon market, according to a feature by Proactive Investors.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending September 8th
As of Friday, September 8th, 72 large wildfires have burned more than 468,876 acres in 14 states. Five new large wildfires were reported.
New Brunswick’s New Forest Plan to Protect More Crown Forest
New Brunswick announced new steps the province is taking to protect more Crown forest, according to CBC News.
Northwest Territory Residents Allowed to Return, but Wildfire Flare-Ups and Challenges Remain
Canadians returning to Yellowknife, Dettah, and Ndilǫ this week can expect to see fires in the area flare up in the coming weeks, a NWT minister has said, according to CBC News.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending September 1st
As of September 1st, 82 large wildfires have burned more than 642,615 acres in 14 states. Three new large new fires were reported on Thursday.
US Forest Service Fast-Tracking Bitterroot National Forest Logging Project in Montana
US Forest Service Chief Rand Moore announced that the Bitterroot Front Project in the Bitterroot National Forest has been fast-tracked by the federal government, according to the Billings Gazette.
Canada Funding the Planting of 300,000 Trees on Prince Edward Island
A plan to invest nearly $3 million (CAD) to plant trees that will permanently expand the forest cover in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and help areas damaged by Hurricane Fiona to recover was announced on Friday.