Research derived from ponderosa pine forests in the Southwest indicates that while low-severity surface fires are common historically, today’s large-scale forest fires are enabled by fire-suppression efforts and other human activities.
USFS works to open Colorado San Isabel National Forest trails impacted by November blowdown
An estimated 100 miles of trails in San Isabel National Forest in central Colorado were impacted by a violent windstorm last winter.
USFS releases final EIS for 2012 Colorado Roadless Rule; environmentalists cite progress, lament loopholes
While 4.2 million acres of national forest land is declared roadless, the 2012 rule allows for energy development and road construction in some areas.
WCS: Wyoming natural gas development depletes pronghorn antelope winter habitat
Conservation group suggests several measures to mitigate impacts.
USFWS advances Wyoming gray wolf endangered species delisting; CBD fears large wolf kill
As the U.S. moves closer to removing Wyoming gray wolf populations from the endangered species list, concerns about the fate of wolves remain.
