Why have the wildfires in S Korea been so devastating?
"Pine trees contain resin, which acts like oil, intensifying fires when ignited. This resin causes wildfires to burn faster, ...
Five pine barrens forests set to undergo controlled burns this spring to combat wildfires
Controlled or prescribed fires have been used on Long Island since the 1995 Sunrise Fire near Westhampton to improve habitats ...
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An Ohio conservation program makes protecting the state’s forests more profitable
The vast majority of Ohio forestland is privately-owned. While many owners may be tempted to cut and sell trees in the ...
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'In a rush.' Vineyard forest cutting plan gets mixed reactions. Time added for comment.
A state plan to clear white pines in the Manuel F. Correllus Forest on Martha's Vineyard has caused debate. The state has ...
Cyprus panic as 'toxic' bugs causing chaos
Pine caterpillars feed on the needles of pine trees. In large numbers, they can severely weaken the trees, making them more ...
Ground-penetrating radar reveals optimal tree density to combat desertification in China's fragile sandlands
A study using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) has identified the optimal planting density for Mongolia pine plantations in ...
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Why have the wildfires in S Korea been so devastating?
said a forest disaster expert. Vulnerable pine forests "Pine trees contain resin, which acts like oil, intensifying fires when ignited. This resin causes wildfires to burn faster, stronger ...