Forests and Fires
A prohibition on indigenous burning, wildfire suppression, and a warming climate have made California’s headwater forests more susceptible to extreme wildfires, but improved management practices can help.
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How Have California’s Water Issues Changed in the Past Thirty Years?
Sarah Bardeen, Ellen Hanak, Jeffrey Mount, Brian Gray ...
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Does Managed Retreat Make Sense in Wildfire-Prone Lands?
Sarah Bardeen
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Commentary: California Needs Bold New Strategies to Save What’s Left of Its Freshwater Species
Ted Sommer
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