BLM Proposes Expedited Review Of Timber Salvage Projects - Proposal Would Allow Agency To Address Threat Posed By Catastrophic Wildfires To Forest Health And Public Safety Across Millions Of Acres In The West

The Bureau of Land Management announced a proposal to establish a new categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act, which would streamline the agency’s review of routine timber salvage projects and operations.

BLM Proposes Expedited Review Of Timber Salvage Projects - Proposal Would Allow Agency To Address Threat Posed By Catastrophic Wildfires To Forest Health And Public Safety Across Millions Of Acres In The West

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Wildfire dilemma: Changes ahead in how the West's forests are managed

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Meg Krawchuk, a Fire Ecologist at Oregon State University, was among the experts commenting on how the way forests are managed could be changing soon.

Wildfire dilemma: Changes ahead in how the West's forests are managed

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CAL FIRE Asks Residents to Complete a Defensible Space & Home Hardening Self-Assessment

CAL FIRE sent along a press release asking residents to complete a defensible space and wildfire hardening assessment for their homes as temperatures heat up and fuel dries out.

CAL FIRE Asks Residents to Complete a Defensible Space & Home Hardening Self-Assessment

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NIFC Preps for Elevated Wildfire Season

The AG Information Network of the West provided an update on the National Interagency Fire Center's wildfire forecast across the western U.S., where areas of southwest Oregon and northern California could see large wildfire potential by June.

NIFC Preps for Elevated Wildfire Season

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What inspired "First put out the FIRE!"

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jim Petersen, the Founder and President of the Evergreen Foundation, provided a bit of backstory on his inspiration for his book "First put out the FIRE!" and Evergreen's 34 year mission.

What inspired "First put out the FIRE!"

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Conair-50 years in 5 minutes

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jeff Berry, Director of Business Development at Conair Aerial Firefighting, sent along a video chronicling Conair's history with the following comments: "2020 is Conair’s 51st fire season supporting wildfire control agencies around the world. We put together a video celebrating those 50 past seasons celebrating all the hard work and innovation that has gone into each and every season. Those interested in aircraft history and/or aerial firefighting will enjoy the vintage footage from the 1960’s and 70’s through to the present day."

Conair-50 years in 5 minutes

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Tracking the tinderbox: Stanford scientists map wildfire fuel moisture across western U.S.

Researchers at Stanford University described how harnessing artificial intelligence and new satellite data can "massively improve wildfire studies" in the forthcoming August 2020 issue of Remote Sensing of Environment.

Tracking the tinderbox: Stanford scientists map wildfire fuel moisture across western U.S.

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Tech made to find galaxies sets its sights on wildfires

An astrophysicist from the University of California, Berkeley, discussed how the FUEGO satellite system, short for Fire Urgency Estimator in Geosynchronous Orbit, could help spot wildfires to speed air-tanker response.

Tech made to find galaxies sets its sights on wildfires

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In California, A Push Grows to Turn Dead Trees into Biomass Energy

A Yale article takes a closer look at the debate over how thousands of acres of dead and diseased trees in California and the West could be converted into biomass energy, helping to restore forests and reduce CO2 emissions.

In California, A Push Grows to Turn Dead Trees into Biomass Energy

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USFS COVID-19 Preparedness Letter

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Bill Derr, former Special Agent in Charge U. S. Forest Service, California Region for 18 years, with 20 previous years in fire management, sent along a letter from the National Wildfire Institute sent to the Secretary of Agriculture in regards to COVID-19 preparedness during this year's fire season.

USFS COVID-19 Preparedness Letter

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Top causes of wildfires can be prevented

With up to 70% of all wildfires in Oregon sparked by human activity near homes and communities, this article looks at steps property owners can take to reduce the wildfire danger.

Top causes of wildfires can be prevented

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Audio: What can we expect from tropical fire season 2020?

Mongabay’s founder and CEO provided a global perspective on what the wildfire season could be like in the tropics in 2020, including rainforests in Indonesia and the Amazon, in a podcast.

Audio: What can we expect from tropical fire season 2020?

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PPE May Not Fully Virus-Protect Wildfire Crews: Researchers

Researchers have warned that Personal protective equipment (PPE) may not be sufficient to protect firefighters battling wildfires from COVID-19 because unavoidable smoke inhalation may increase their disease risk.

PPE May Not Fully Virus-Protect Wildfire Crews: Researchers

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City of Santa Barbara Releases Community Wildfire Protection Plan Draft

Santa Barbara Fire Department spokesperson reported that the city has released the first draft of its updated wildfire community plan, which proposes expanding the high fire hazard area due to lessons learned from recent incidents.

City of Santa Barbara Releases Community Wildfire Protection Plan Draft

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Improving Wildfire Response Time

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jim Petersen, the Founder and President of the Evergreen Foundation, interviewed Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brett L’Esperance, CEO of Dauntless Air, about improving response time on wildfires, something that could be critical this fire season, when COVID-19 limits fire camp size and firefighter proximity on the ground.

Improving Wildfire Response Time

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Wildfire Preparedness Is Up to All of Us, Says Forest Service

The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region joined with CAL FIRE in reminding communities and the public about the importance, especially during this pandemic emergency, of preparing their homes and properties for wildfire.

Wildfire Preparedness Is Up to All of Us, Says Forest Service

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Fire potential increased due to dry conditions, local officials advise caution

As conditions get warmer and drier across Colorado, the Pagosa Fire Protection District Deputy Chief discussed preparations for a wildfire season that is projected to be worse than last year's.

Fire potential increased due to dry conditions, local officials advise caution

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Smokey Bear was found 70 years ago

On the 70th anniversary of Smokey Bear's discovery at a wildfire in Capitan, New Mexico, the next article provides a timeline of the public service icon who merited his own zip code to handle fan mail at Washington DC's National Zoo.

Smokey Bear was found 70 years ago

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One Foot In The Black - USHA Newsletter V2

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Anthony "Crobar" Escobar, Chief Editor and Writer for the US Hotshots Association, sent along the latest issue of their newsletter.

One Foot In The Black - USHA Newsletter V2

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Building heat, gusty winds may fuel wildfire concerns in California later this week

Meteorologists are closely monitoring a hot, gusty pattern in the forecast as a high pressure area moves over California beginning on Tuesday, elevating the risk of wildfires in parts of the state.

Building heat, gusty winds may fuel wildfire concerns in California later this week

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Local experts to hold webinar series focused on wildfires and climate change

Preparing for Wildfire Season during the COVID-19 Pandemic, a webinar series, whose first installment will be held May 5th from 7:00-8:00 PM, brings together a panel of experts to talk about the impact of wildfires and what can be done about them.

Local experts to hold webinar series focused on wildfires and climate change

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