When we arrived on land, we were welcomed by the friendly, smiling people. They sold us fruit and vegetables and showed us the town.The streets were full of light and music! So different from the miserable (痛苦的) island we had just left. We spent the night in the town, leaving Ben...
Information about contemporary fire regimes across the Sky Island mountain ranges of the Madrean Archipelago Ecoregion in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico can provide insight into how historical fire management and land use have influenced fire regimes, and can be used to guide fuels...
Pitch pine is a globally rare tree species that occurs on xeric sites in the largely mesic landscape of eastern North America. Supporting a rich assemblage of rare species, pitch pine communities are undergoing succession to more mesophytic species in th
The fierce Santa Ana winds that fanned the infernos eased on Friday night. But the Palisades Fire on the city's western edge was heading in a new direction as winds came off the Pacific Ocean and threatened the heavily populated San Fernando Valley foothills...
North Lyon Fire has announced a reduction in daily staffing levels due to budgetary constraints. News Rosen pushing Trump to exempt seasonal firefighters from federal hiring freeze Updated: Feb. 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM GMT+8| By Kevin Sheridan U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen is pushing the Trump admin...
“Hmph, long time no see,” he said. “How long was it since we were both in the seagull police force?” They slapped each other on the back, and began chuckling. “This is Steven Sherlock,” my dad said. “He’s a very old friend.” Both of them tipped their heads back and...
A string of fierce fires broke out in Chile in the austral summer 2023, just six years after the record-breaking 2017 fire season. Favored by extreme weather conditions, fire activity has dramatically risen in recent years in this Andean country. A total of 1.7 million ha. burned during the...
Over the weekend, aerial and land-based firefighters managed to stop the Palisades Fire as it encroached on the upscale Brentwood section and advanced toward the populous San Fernando Valley in the north. That fire on the...
Points of Interest & Landmarks See what travelers are saying bcsystems Ann Arbor, Michigan5,407 contributions Beautiful scenery This is an amazing state park with endless hiking opportunities. There is plenty of spots to stop and take pictures. However, I cannot imagine coming...
Understanding the ecological role of fire in forests is essential for proper management and conservation programs. The objectives of this study were: (1) to reconstruct the history of fires in a temperate forest in Sierra Madre Occidental; and (2) to interpret the impacts of fire and climate ...