Tag: Land management
The Latest: Crews mopping up fires in northwest New Mexico
GRANTS, N.M. — The Latest on New Mexico wildfires (all times local): ...
Fire in Socorro County reported at 75 percent containment
BERNARDO, N.M. — Firefighters have contained most of a wildfire that threatened about a dozen homes in a small community in northern Socorro County...
Controlled burn planned at Connecticut state forest
WEST HARTLAND, Conn. — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection plans to intentionally burn 18 acres of field inside the Tunxis State Forest.
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Prescribed burns planned for White Mountain National Forest
ALBANY, N.H. — Sections of the White Mountain National Forest will be set on fire in the next few weeks, depending on the weather.
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Rainfall aiding containment of 2 largest Oklahoma wildfires
OKLAHOMA CITY — Rainfall is aiding firefighters' efforts to contain two major wildfires in Oklahoma that have charred 550 square miles (1,424 sq. kilometers).
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Fire threatening homes in south-central New Mexico
BERNARDO, N.M. — Authorities say a wildfire is threatening some homes and railroad tracks in south-central New Mexico. ...
Official apologizes for prescribed burn that start wildfire
GRANTS, N.M. — A Cibola National Forest official has apologized for approving a prescribed burn that started a wildfire that has burned 14.5 square...
Environmentalists: Governor can’t appoint entire council
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An environmental group has asked the Superior Court to weigh in on the governor's power to appoint members to an agency...
Study: Wisconsin tribal forests more diverse, sustainable
MADISON, Wis. — Native American reservations in northern Wisconsin have older trees, as well as better plant diversity and tree regeneration than surrounding state...
Sheriff: Possible arson investigated in Oklahoma wildfire
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma sheriff said Friday that authorities are investigating the possibility of arson in connection with one of two large wildfires...