Jim Petersen talks with Lynn Bennett about the difference between fire resistance and resiliency, and the truth about Wildfires in the West's national forests.
In this interview, Chief Moore discusses the challenges he faces, including some that will remain challenges long after he retires.
Earth Day is more than taking care of our own personal habitat - and good Earth stewardship requires an ongoing consideration of all the facts.
The untold story of American forest fires
For as long as there will ever be an interest in Oregon's first State Forest, the Elliott, there will be an appreciation of Jerry Phillips.
Long time Evergreen Foundation board member, Mike Newton, died August 30 at his home in Corvallis, Oregon. He was a marvelous scientist [PhD in Botany], and a beloved Professor Emeritus at Oregon State University.
Another god-awful wildfire season is winding down in the West. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore was forced to remove prescribed fire from the agency’s toolbox on May 22 after the disastrous Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire in New Mexico blew past 300,000 acres.
The usual suspects want you to believe that a mutually inclusive approach to the stewardship of our public lands is akin to heresy.
Augustus Silcox was appointed Forest Service Chief in 1933. By reputation, he was a brilliant engineer with exceptional listening and organizational skills that would serve him well during his six years as Chief. In 1935, Silcox instituted the 10 a.m. fire policy.
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