To many, forestry is simply viewed as the trees planted in someone’s backyard, shade during an outdoor activity, or nature’s greatest indicator of the changing of the seasons.

As more dangerous wildfires threaten Southern California, lawmakers say reforms to forest management are desperately needed, and the country cannot wait any longer.

As more dangerous wildfires threaten Southern California, lawmakers say reforms to forest management are desperately needed, and the country cannot wait any longer.

WASHINGTON -- It would be hard to fault U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., for feeling optimistic as he starts his second term leading the House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee.

The bill aims to expedite procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to enable quicker response to wildfire risks and enhance forest resilience, particularly in areas prone to ...

LOS ANGELES – Southern California braces for a ferocious return of fire danger as the National Weather Service issues its most urgent warning for extreme fire weather. Destructive Santa Ana ...

Another round of extreme fire weather is expected next week with gusts of up to 80 mph in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities ...

The California wildfires are taking an incredibly tragic toll on the Los Angeles community. The tourism industry is one of the biggest economic drivers in the area. Those who are planning trips ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Monday the city was prepared for any possible new fires and warned the strong winds could disperse ash from existing fire zones across Southern California.

January 19, 2025 - The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) reports on January 16, House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04) and Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50 ...

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