The Canadian Press reported that Canada’s Natural Resources Minister said the government’s ambitious plan to plant two billion trees by 2030 is ahead of schedule, but mitigating the effects of climate change is as important as adapting to them.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending July 28th
As of Friday, June 28th, 52 large wildfires have burned 243,894 acres in nine states. Nine large new wildfires were reported on Thursday alone.
US Forest Service Report Highlights Threats to Forest and Rangeland Health Over the Next 50 Years
The US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service published on Monday a report that provides a snapshot of current US forest and rangeland conditions and projects conditions 50 years into the future.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending July 21st
As of Friday, July 21st, 29 large wildfires have burned 126,020 acres in seven states. Eight large new wildfires were reported during the week. Since January 1st, 28,088 wildfires have burned 719,400 acres.
New Brunswick Softwood Timber Royalties at Decade Low After System Overhaul
Under a new timber royalty system set up earlier this year by the New Brunswick government, forestry companies are paying lower royalties for the timber the lumber is made from than they did when lumber prices were lower.
Wildfires in Canada Continue to Set New Records for Total Land Burned
The Canadian Press reported on Sunday that Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season has now seen 100,000 kilometers (38,610 square miles) of land scorched as blazes continue burn out of control across the entire country.
Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s State Forests Division Chief Discusses New Habitat Conservation and Forest Management Plan
The North Coast Citizen recently conducted an interview with Oregon’s Department of Forestry’s State Forests Division Chief Mike Wilson about the agency’s progress on a new habitat conservation and forestry management plan.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending July 14th
As of Friday, July 14th, 23 large wildfires have burned 127,584 acres in nine states. Three large new wildfires were reported. Since January 1st, 26,625 wildfires have burned 749,994 acres across the US.
For the First Time Since the End of May, No Quebec Wildfires Considered Out-of-Control
The Canadian Press reported that for the first time since the end of May, Quebec’s provincial forest fire prevention agency (SOPFEU) says there are no out-of-control wildfires burning in the province.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending July 7th
As of Friday, June 7th, 18 large wildfires have burned 125,235 acres in six states. Nationally, three large new wildfires have been reported over the past 7 days. Since January 1st, 25,163 wildfires have burned 702,608 acres.