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.
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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.
Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Control Center Wildfire Update for Week Ending June 29, 2023
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center (CIFFC), a non-for-profit corporation owned and operated by the federal, provincial, and territorial wildland […]
U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending 29th June 2023
The U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is reporting that as of Thursday (6/29/23), nationally, 16 large wildfire have burned […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces $188 million Investment in Forestland Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Thursday (6-29-23), announced a $188 million investment in America’s agenda to conserve some […]
British Columbia Amends Forest Management Regulations to Add Greater Transparency
On Monday (6-26-23), the British Columbia provincial government introduced amendments to its forest management regulations that will add transparency to […]
B.C.’s Deputy Chief Forester Reduces Port Alberni Areas Annual Allowable Cut by 19%
British Columbia’s deputy chief forester announced on Monday (6-26-23), that effective immediately the new allowable annual cut (AAC) for Tree […]
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending June 22nd
As of Thursday, June 22nd, 12 large wildfires have burned 87,213 acres in five states. No large new wildfires have been reported over the past 7 days. Since January 1st, 22,052 wildfires have burned 636,031 acres.