Local elected officials across the region are worried that changes in federal policy are putting their communities at risk ...

SPARKS, Nev. – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has released the Forest-Wide Prescribed Fire Restoration Project’s draft Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact and final Environmental ...

The decision authorizes a significant expansion of prescribed fire operations. For example, the Sierra National Forest, which ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Due to unfavorable conditions, Deschutes National Forest firefighters have canceled the 215 acres of prescribed burning planned for Wednesday a mile southwest of Bend. Ignitions ...

PARADISE — On an overcast day earlier this week, just before the heavy rain began, small smoke plumes arose over the ridge in eastern Butte County. Those driving over the Magalia Reservoir dam got the ...

A two-decade-long experiment in the Sierra Nevada found that regular prescribed burns promote carbon sequestration in live trees and plants, maintaining forests' long-term ability to store carbon ...

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- With favorable weather conditions in place, the Ochoco National Forest Monday it is beginning this year's prescribed fire operations this week on nearly 900 acres about 15 ...

Prescribed pile burns will take place in the Kaibab National Forest. Smoke may be visible, but no significant impacts are ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Solvang, CA October 22, 2025— The Los Padres National Forest is planning to begin prescribed fire operations this week, ...

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The pile burning project, named Ti Bar River Access, was initiated 11:03 a.m. Dec. 11 in Siskiyou County, California. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States ...

A new prescribed burn, named Mh South, was initiated today at 8:01 a.m. in Plumas County, California. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.