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US Forest Service Announces $25 Million Funding Opportunity to Help Reduce Wildfire Risk
The Forest Service announced a funding opportunity through the hazardous fuels transportation assistance program to reduce wildfire risk, expand and create market opportunities, and support local jobs.
2024 BC Wildfires Burn Fourth-Largest Area on Record
British Columbia’s wildfire season is now the fourth-worst on record in terms of hectares burned, the Vernon Morning Star reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 5th
As of Monday, 85 large active wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies. Wildfires have burned 2,185,273 acres nationwide.
North Cowichan Urges BC to Streamline Timber Harvesting Process to Keep Local Sawmills Open
North Cowichan wants BC to streamline its permitting process for timber harvesting in an effort to assist Western Forest Products, the Cowichan Valley Citizen reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of July 29th
As of Monday, 102 large active wildfires are being managed and have consumed 2,083,405 acres. Fire managers are using full suppression strategies on 94 of these fires.
Weyerhaeuser to Acquire 84,300 Acres in Alabama
Weyerhaeuser announced acquisitions totaling 84,300 acres of high-quality timberlands in Alabama for $244 million.
Oregon Dept. of Forestry Unveils Final Operations Plans for FY2025
The Oregon Department of Forestry released its finalized Annual Operations Plans (AOP) that describe the variety of projects planned for state forests for the fiscal year 2025.
BC Wildfire Situation “Rapidly Evolving” as 430 Fires Burn
BC officials said the wildfire situation in the province is “rapidly evolving,” telling residents they may see more evacuation orders and alerts in the coming days, CBC News reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of July 22nd
As of Monday, July 22nd, 66 large active wildfires are being managed and have burned 1,125,770 acres. The National Wildfire Preparedness Level has been raised to a 5 out of 5.