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Stanley Mayor Steve Botti says that small businesses in the Sawtooth Valley town lost about $1.5 million dollars in revenue from the Wapiti fire that has burned more than 128,000 acres with 85% containment.
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As wildfires get more intense, researchers say beavers have a role to play in confronting the crisisBeavers are often seen as pests, but recent research in Idaho suggests they play an important role in helping forests rebound from wildfire by creating “refugia” for plants and animals.
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Beneficial fire is an essential part of confronting the wildfire crisis. But for now, there’s not enough people to do the work. A prescribed burn this spring in Central Idaho shows how partnerships can get more workers on the line.
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Christmas is less than a week away, and if you don’t have a tree yet, permits are available through Dec. 25 to harvest one on public lands.
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Whether you’re cutting down a Christmas tree for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, public land officials have tips to safely enjoy this holiday activity.
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The U.S. Forest Service manages some 160 thousand miles of trails, and maintaining that sprawling system is a major undertaking. Volunteer trail workers have become an essential part of keeping the public’s access open to its vast wild areas.
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In the world of wildfire, hotshot crews are seen as among the most elite and capable personnel on the fireline. But those crews - and wildland firefighters of all stripes - face myriad challenges: low pay, tough conditions, mental and familial strain and all the stress that comes with being on the front lines of climate change-fueled conflagrations. In a first of its kind review, dozens of crew superintendents and other federal officials took a hard look at the program, and recently released a report that makes quite a number of recommendations.
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The Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion nationwide in grants to plant trees in cities, tackle climate change and make green spaces more accessible to less wealthy neighborhoods.
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On Tuesday, federal officials are holding a public meeting in Flagstaff to hear comments regarding the proposed 1.1-million-acre Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument. Among other things, it would make permanent an existing mining moratorium in the area.
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A new study finds significant gaps between pay for federal wildland firefighters and their state counterparts. The research was done by recent graduates of the University of Washington’s MPA program, and in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station.