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Researchers studying High Park Fire’s effect on mercury levels in Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins

Scientists are measuring mercury levels in a reservoir near Fort Collins to determine the impact of the High Park Fire.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forest Fires, Rocky Mountain Forests

Fire suppression, human activity among factors for West’s large forest fires, study finds

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.

Filed Under: Rocky Mountain Climate, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forest Fires, Rocky Mountain Forests, Southwest Ecology

Ecologists: Forest fire frequency in Yellowstone ecosystem may increase because of warming climate

A new study finds that climate change may spark more forest fires in the Yellowstone ecosystem, resulting in a shift from mature, old-growth forests to younger forests and woodlands.

Filed Under: Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forest Fires, Rocky Mountain Forests, Yellowstone Ecology

Wildfires in the West: From fanatical fire suppression to ‘stay & defend’

The history of wildfire and fire suppression in the U.S. is replete with stories of hubris, disaster and miscalculation. Stephen Pyne of Arizona State University shared some thoughts during a lecture in Boulder.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forest Fires, Rocky Mountain Forests

Scientists: Salvage logging following a forest fire hinders recovery, restoration

Scientists expressed concerns about salvage logging following fires, which may slow the natural recovery of forests, streams and wildlife.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forest Fires, Rocky Mountain Forests

Wildfire flash points focus of interactive map effort

Researchers analyzed and combined existing demographic census and satellite vegetation data to create a map of communities at risk of wildfire threats.

Filed Under: Rocky Mountain Forest Fires, Rocky Mountain Forests

High-tech modeling tools under development to fight wildfires

The project will use advances in satellite and sensor monitoring, mathematical theory and meteorology to develop tools to warn firefighters about where a fire may go and sudden changes that might occur, such as wind changes or extreme fire behavior.

Filed Under: Rocky Mountain Forest Fires

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