National Association of State Foresters Weekly Newsletter June 21, 2024
Scientists seek ways to protect Pacific Northwest rainforests from wildfires [Cascade PBS]
Old-growth forests of the West Coast store about five gigatons of carbon, but researchers are still learning how climate change will affect vegetation. Scientists want to know more about what happens when a rainforest catches fire. And can we help these forests endure?
From Alaska: McDonald fire, fueled by Interior thunderstorms, grows to 30k acres [Alaska's News Source]
Smoke could be seen on the horizon southeast of Fairbanks Monday as the McDonald Fire continues to burn through vegetation, now reaching more than 30,000 acres. Increased winds from a thunderstorm southeast of the fire pushed the fire to the north, according to the Alaska Wildland Fire Information center.
From California: 2024 may be ‘rough year’ for wildfires, Cal Fire warns [KTLA]
Nearly 90,000 acres have been scorched by more than 2,000 wildfires this year, according to Cal Fire. According to the state’s fire protection agency, June, typically recognized as the beginning of California’s wildfire season, has been a very active month for firefighters, which suggests we may be in for a “rough year.”
More from California:
Northern California wildfire now largest in the state at 19,000 acres [NBC Bay Area]
Firefighters increase containment of 15,600-acre Post Fire in LA and Ventura counties [NBC Los Angeles]
