As fire seasons turn into fire years, fuels reduction programs in Idaho’s forests can help

Mother Nature is outpacing us at unprecedented scales with wildfires that burn uncharacteristically, writes guest columnist Charles Mark. CHARLES MARK | https://idahocapitalsun.com | MARCH 28, 2022 Hotter and drier weather, combined with more frequent drought, and longer fire seasons have turned into fire years, allowing wildland fires to feed on fuel ⁠— abundant landscapes burning […]

Study: Western state budgets hit hard from wildfire costs

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Boise State Public Radio News | By Rachel Cohen | Published December 17, 2021 at 5:00 AM MST The number and size of wildfires in the Western U.S. is expected to grow with climate change. A new analysis shows how much states are paying to put them out. The number and size of wildfires in the Western […]