This article by Frank Carroll argues that catastrophic wildfire is being worsened by failed federal fire policy and weak post-fire restoration practices. It calls for a new approach centered on immed

In this opinion piece, Dana Tibbitts argues that current U.S. Forest Service fire policy places too much emphasis on “managed fire” and not enough on rapid suppression. Drawing on criticism from fire

This compilation by Michael T. Rains argues that the United States needs a new national wildfire call to action built around one clear priority: put every wildfire out fast. Drawing on years of profe

Dr. Bob Zybach: Western forests are facing severe decline from overcrowding, wildfire, invasive conifers, and long-term neglect, but landscape-scale forest restoration offers a practical path forward.

This is Jim Petersen’s 3rd of four 10-year Evergreen reports on forests and forestry in Indian Country. This publication examines how tribal forestry blends traditional knowledge, long-term stewardshi

Forest Under Stress is a 9-minute film by Rachel Hall that uses a creative forest narrative to highlight the effects of drought, declining water availability, and stress on tree root systems in southe

In this coauthored opinion piece, Russ Sapp and Bob Zybach argue that catastrophic powerline fires are driven less by ignition sources than by accumulated fuels near transmission corridors. Drawing on

Jim Petersen talks about the nation’s wildfire and forest health crisis as an ongoing emergency driven by overcrowded federal forests, rising tree mortality, and decades of blocked management. It

This archived 2016 letter from the National Wildfire Institute calls for bold action from President Trump to restore Active Management of America’s national forests. Signed by Bruce Courtright, Larry Alexander, William Derr, Ray Haupt, Dan Bailey, Lyle Laverty, Rocky Oplinger.