Results for keyword: Fire
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Burning down the house
Despite the promises of the Healthy Forests Act, the Bush administration has proposed sweeping cuts to community fire programs in the West
by Sarah Gilman, May 01, 2006 -
National Fire Plan vs. the Healthy Forests rule changes
The National Fire Plan, the Healthy Forests Initiative and the Healthy Forests Restoration Act are explained and compared
by Kathie Durbin, Apr 17, 2006 -
The War on Wildfire
President Bush says the Healthy Forests Restoration Act and Initiative were needed to fight wildfire, but several years into the new rules, critics question whether the changes they brought were helpful or even necessary
by Kathie Durbin, Apr 17, 2006 -
Yellowstone fires still ignite controversy
In Scorched Earth, journalist Rocky Barker describes firsthand the chaos and consequences of the Yellowstone fires
by Gary Wockner, Nov 28, 2005 -
Wildfire can make you run for your life
The writer and friends interrupt their campout to run for their lives from a fast-moving forest fire
by Shea Andersen, Oct 03, 2005 -
Alien grasses are finding new homes in Arizona
The writer speaks up for alien grasses that spread fire through the desert
by Matt Chew, Sep 12, 2005 -
Why this 'seasonal' rides the public’s range
The writer looks for lightning strikes in Grand Teton National Park
by Ron Steffens, Jun 13, 2005 -
Drought and spring rains portend an explosive summer
The Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies brace for a fierce fire season, and desperately seek the resources to fight it.
by Michelle Nijhuis, Apr 18, 2005 -
Keepers of the Flame
Black Range District Fire Manager Toby Richards is returning fire to its natural place on New Mexico’s Gila National Forest – and leading the charge for Fire Use in the West.
by Adam Burke, Nov 08, 2004 -
The bear has been misleading people for 60 years
John Krist urges the Forest Service to retire Smokey Bear and his "Only you…" advice.
by John Krist, Sep 04, 2004






