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USDA is working to make the land more wildfire-resilient

May 13, 2022 12:35 PM • 
Currey McCullough

The USDA’s Climate Hub is working with several forest organizations to implement practices that can make the land more resilient to wildfires.

They are also helping farmers and ranchers learn more about what to look for as fires become more prevalent and severe.

Related:

It has been an early start to the wildfire season

There is a new tool for CA landowners to manage wildfire risk

Looking to Summer: wildfire potential will be above-normal






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