In the remote wilderness of the American West, where chainsaws and heavy machinery can’t go, fire may become the tool of choice. New research from NAU’s Ecological Restoration Institute published in Restoration Ecology shows that managed wildfires in these areas can help restore forest health and lower the risk of future severe fires. As large, unnaturally severe wildfires become more common in the western United States—fueled...
Study: Managed fires in wilderness areas restore forests and reduce wildfire risks
