The US Forest Service and Montana signed a Shared Stewardship Agreement to accelerate forest management and reduce wildfire risk across 200,000 acres.
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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.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for August 25
55 large fires are actively burning across the country, with 8 new fires reported in the last day.
US Forest Service to Invest $2.1 Million in Southern Forest Restoration Projects
The US Forest Service announced more than $2.1 million in funding for four projects across nine states in the US South to restore state and private forestlands.
Canada’s Wildfire Season Shows No Signs of Slowing
Canada’s western provinces and the East Coast should remain on alert for the possibility of more wildfire activity throughout the rest of summer, The Canadian Press reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for August 18
As of August 18, 48 large fires are actively burning across the country. Only 2 are partially contained.