A stand with a plan
James Donahey, forester and silviculturist for the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, stands in a red pine plantation in decline. (USDA Forest Service photo by Briana Shepherd)
To the average mountain biker or hiker on the Pine Brook Trail, there may not be anything about the area that stands out. Lots of trees, some dead and downed…
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Science shows that demographics and funding impact wildfire resilience
Damage after the Woolsey Fire in California. Economists recognize that the vulnerable populations who are less able to invest in risk mitigation activities may depend more heavily upon federal disaster assistance to help them recover after wildfire events. (USDA Forest Service photo by Peter…
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Monitoring the giants: Tracking resilience of giant sequoias after wildfires
The tag designates a witness tree, which serves as a survey tool. Using three witness trees to triangulate the center of the plot makes it easier for future crews to find the site for monitoring work. (USDA Forest Service photo by Jamie Hinrichs)
Editor’s Note: The U.S. Department of…