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tending the wild
Tending the Wild
How Forest Burning Could Have Become Federal Policy
Post date:How the U.S. Forest Service chose fire suppression as its official policy a century ago.
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climate change
Redefine
California Has Two Fire Seasons, and Climate Change Will Make Both Worse
Post date:A new study shows that both of California's fire seasons are getting more destructive as the planet warms.
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Pacific Crest Trail
SoCal Wanderer
PCT 'Crest Runner' Patrol Begins
Post date:The U.S. Forest Service launches a pilot program to monitor campsites and assist hikers along the southern part of the Pacific Crest Trail.
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forests
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The Marbled Murrelet KOs the Logging Industry -- Again
Post date:Is attacking the marbled murrelet a losing strategy?
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Redefine
Growing Pains: Legalizing Marijuana Might Save Our National Forests
Post date:Illegal marijuana grows are devastating our public lands. So why not make pot legal?
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Redefine
Green Urbanism: Remembering JFK's Major Environmental Achievements
Post date:As we mark the anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination, let's recall his environmental commitments.
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bridge to nowhere
Earth Focus
Curbing the Trash Problem at the East Fork of the San Gabriel River
Post date:This summer the U.S. Forest Service and the WCA are trying something new. By enlisting the help of youth, the pair is embarking on an educational program they hope will produce more conscientious visitors and foster future river stewards.
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san bernardino county
SoCal Wanderer
Free Entrance to Southern California National Forests on Saturday
Post date:Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day and the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees in Southern California.
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US Forest Service
News
Powerhouse Fire 78 Percent Contained, 24 Homes Destroyed
Post date:24 homes have been destroyed in the fire and three have been damaged. The fire is expected to be fully contained by midnight Monday.
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Angeles National Forest
News
Forest Service Enlisting Night-Flying Helicopter to Fight Fires
Post date:Such an operation was previously not available due to restrictions put in place in the 1970s following a tragic helicopter crash.
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commentary
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'To Act in Our Time': Will President Obama Green America?
Post date:President Obama's inaugural address actually mentioned climate change. It's time to do something about it.