Yellowstone’s Standing Dead Trees Are a Wildfire Disaster
20 hours ago · A stand of dead trees in Yellowstone National Park. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Standing dead trees in Yellowstone National Park are wildfires waiting to happen, according to a team of researchers ...
Yellowstone's standing dead trees pose growing wildfire danger
1 day ago · Standing dead trees in Yellowstone National Park are growing wildfire hazards, especially near park infrastructure. A new study published in Forest Ecosystems explores how these dead trees ...
Boyertown park gets 'spruced up' as crews remove dead trees
1 day ago · BOYERTOWN, Pa. - Boyertown Community Park is getting spruced up. Beyond the Leaf tree service offered a day of free tree work as a way to give back to the community. Crews removed dead trees that ...
New study assesses wildfire risk from standing dead trees in ...
A new study published in Forest Ecosystems explores how these dead trees contribute to fire risk and threaten roads, buildings, and trails. Dead trees, particularly those that remain standing, are a significant fire hazard. These trees—often caused by pests, diseases, and climate change—create a large amount of dry, combustible material.
of 76.65%, giving us a clear picture of where standing dead trees are concentrated," said Dr. Di Yang, co-author of the study. By using spatial analysis, the researchers identified regions with the
Column: Removing dead trees after a severe wildfire is often right ...
4 days ago · Dead and dying trees — referred to as snags — pose severe risks to public safety, firefighter effectiveness and long-term forest health. Yet, contrary to claims, post-fire removal of dead and dying trees on state and federal lands is minimal, hindered by relentless litigation that threatens lives, compromises recovery efforts and delays …
Removing dead trees after a severe wildfire is often right ... - Yahoo
Dec 23, 2024 · Yet, contrary to claims, post-fire removal of dead and dying trees on state and federal lands is minimal, hindered by relentless litigation that threatens lives, compromises recovery efforts...
What’s the plan to deal with dead trees in Colorado forests?
Sep 30, 2024 · Reducing fuels key to dealing with Colorado’s ghost forests of dead trees, but it’s a massive job.
US clears forests riddled with dead trees, undergrowth to lower ...
Jun 27, 2023 · Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and controlled burns, the Biden administration is trying to turn the tide on worsening wildfires in the U.S. West through a multi-billion dollar cleanup of...
Thousands of dead or dying trees removed from Irvine Park - Yahoo
2 days ago · CHIPPEWA FALLS — Thousands of dead and dying trees are being removed from Irvine Park this winter, causing the unpaved trails to be closed for the season. Mike Dahlby, owner of Dahlby ...