NEW BLOG POST—The U.S. is in the midst of an active wildfire season. As wildfires become more intense and common, the Forest Service has a surprising solution—fighting fire with fire. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at the Forest Service’s plans to increase the use of prescribed fires to combat wildfires: https://lnkd.in/e-a5M_7v
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