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Friday, July 31, 2009
Forest Service researchers are predicting a hot, dry and a bad fire year for much of the West. Higher-than-normal fire levels are expected in most of Texas, the Southwest, California and the Pacific Northwest this year, with huge fires projected for much of Northern California and the Sierra Nevada range.
Friday, July 31, 2009
As part of a pitch to Alaska forestry officials, Evergreen International Aviation brought a converted Boeing 747-100, dubbed the Evergreen Supertanker,to Fairbanks for a test drop on an unspecified Railbelt Complex fire this week. Evergreen said the beefy jet can drop more than 20,000 gallons of retardant while skimming...
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Gypsy moth populations in states like Maryland and Pennsylvania are down, thanks to the spread of a virus that kills the tree-eating catepillars as well as several wet springs that promoted a fungus that also leads to the demise of the larvae. The decline in the pest is not stopping state forestry agencies from taking...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
There is a growing effort among major U.S. cities to have a louder voice in the climate debate as the Senate prepares to unveil its version of the bill in September. Cities together produce about 75 percent of the world's carbon and are home to half the planet's people, according to the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Supporters say biomass is an important renewable energy source because it can easily be replenished by planting new trees, which will, over time, absorb the greenhouse gases that power plants emit. But some critics in New England are ratcheting up the public scrutiny over a lack of definitions and rules on what can truly...
Friday, July 24, 2009
In a hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and other Obama administration officials argued that the economic opportunities of cap and trade for farmers and foresters could outpace the costs. Among the witnesses was Jo Pierce, a family tree farmer representing the...
Friday, July 24, 2009
SFI will co-host a webinar with ForestTrends covering the latest in the development of ecosystem services markets Thursday, August 27, 2009, 1-2:00 pm (EDT). Visit www.sfiprogram.org/webinars for more information about all sessions in SFI's webinar series. To RSVP, email Lisa Fox, SFI Marketing Coordinator (lisa.fox@...
Friday, July 24, 2009
As Smokey Bear turns 65, the Los Angeles Times takes a front-page look at the national icon's message, history and management.
Friday, July 24, 2009
The National Association of State Foresters is seeking qualified candidates for an internship opportunity in Washington, DC. Advanced undergraduate or graduate students at SAF-accredited forestry schools with strong interest in forest policy. Applications must be received by August 14, 2009.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
NASF is requesting proposals from qualified firms/consultants to write the Kentucky Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources and Strategy based on issues, an outline, template and GIS data provided by the state. Deadline for proposals is August 17, 2009. Click here to read the full RFP.
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