prescribed burns
Coverage of prescribed burns in the Nexus archive.
- The best way to save giant sequoias may be more fire
A study of 26,400 giant sequoias found that trees in areas treated with prescribed burns were nearly four times more likely to survive extreme wildfires, with controlled fires preventing about 1,900 tree deaths and potentially saving thousands more if widely applied.
- Colorado's firefighting strategies have evolved significantly over the decades — here's a look at the history
Colorado's firefighting strategies have evolved from full fire suppression to using technology, science, and pre-season mitigation efforts like forest thinning and prescribed burns. Brett Wolk of Colorado State University highlights the shift toward balancing fire's ecological role with risk reduction, emphasizing collaboration between researchers and fire agencies to improve response effectiveness.
- Colorado's firefighting tactics have evolved significantly over the decades — here's a look at the history
Colorado's wildland firefighting tactics have evolved from aggressive fire suppression to using technology, science, and proactive measures like prescribed burns and forest thinning. Brett Wolk of Colorado State University highlights research-driven collaboration with firefighters and policymakers to mitigate risks and improve response strategies.
- Emily Barker Loved Fighting Fires. She Died in One She Couldn’t Escape.
Emily Barker loved fighting fires and worked on prescribed burns across the country each summer. She died in a fire she couldn’t escape.