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Angeles National Forest to raise fire danger to high
The Angeles National Forest is raising its fire danger level from moderate to high on Friday because of the virtual absence of rain so far this year and forest lands full of tall, dry grasses. Nathan Judy, a spokesman for the U.S. Forest Service, said...
Tags: Forestry and Timber
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Details about new plan for San Gabriel Mountains raise questions
Political leaders and outdoors enthusiasts expressed dismay Thursday over new details about an Interior Department recommendation for changes in federal management of a popular region of the San Gabriel Mountains. "The proposal raises many questions,...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Forestry and Timber, U.S. Department of the Interior, Conservation, Judy Chu
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Simple changes that won't overwhelm
Green is everywhere. It's the "new black." It's a mantra heard from the grocery store to the gas pump to the automobile showroom. Given so much advice, where should we start?
Our choices may depend on our own personal styles. Some people are more...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Death, New Products, Organic Foods, Hamburgers
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Weather prompts road closures in Angeles National Forest
L.A. NOWWeather prompts road closures: The Los Angeles County Public Works Department said they planned to close certain segments of road in the Angeles National Forest Thursday based on weather forecasts of snow and icy road conditions.... -
State forest plan passed by split Mich. Senate
LANSING — The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to curtail state regulators' consideration of biological diversity when designating sections of state forest land, over the objections of environmentalists who said the "anti-science" bill would gut a...
Tags: Ecosystems, Forestry and Timber, Politics, Marine Science, Natural Resources
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Tree replacement cost questioned in Park Ridge
The expense connected to Park Ridges' tree replacement plan has come under scrutiny from an alderman who suggested the money could be better spent maintaining existing trees instead of trying to replace each one cut down. City Forester Tony Gliot is...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Forestry and Timber
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Tree Facts: Shelterbelt renovation
What is shelterbelt renovation? USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service defines it as the widening, partial replanting, removal and replacement of selected trees and shrubs or other steps taken to improve and existing shelterbelt. It involves...Tags: Forestry and Timber, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Conservation, Renovation
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Lemur researcher works to save endangered species
When researcher Erik Patel hiked into the mountainous rain forest of northeast Madagascar in 2001, he was a doctoral student embarking on a quest for basic scientific knowledge about one of the rarest primates in the world: a snow-white lemur called the...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Duke University, Science and Technology, Research, Animal Planet (tv network)
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Lowering emissions, raising red flags
We've all seen the movie: Some small, seemingly unrelated actions lead to dire and unintended consequences. It happens in real life too, especially in government. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a regulatory program established under Gov. Arnold...
Tags: Forestry and Timber, Renewable Energy, Brazil, Iraq, Science and Technology
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Judge who said rape victim 'didn't put up a fight' later apologizes
L.A. NOWA longtime Newport Beach judge who said that a rape victim “didn’t put up a fight” and that her sexual assault was only “technical” apologized for his remarks when confronted by a state agency. Superior Court Judge Derek G.... -
A forest of possibilities
With nearly 800 miles of coastline stretching along two oceans, it's no surprise that more than a million surfers and sun worship-pers flock to Costa Rica to enjoy its fabulous beaches each year. But in addition to breathtaking white sands and emerald-...
Tags: Forestry and Timber, Gardens and Parks, Travel, Tourism and Leisure, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Live Christmas tree: Use a plantable tree indoors for only a few days, then enjoy it for years to come outdoors
Still haven't selected your tree for the holidays? Prefer to wait and display your tree closer to Christmas? Then you should consider a live Christmas tree, suggests the International Society of Arboriculture in a news release. Live Christmas trees...
Tags: Forestry and Timber, Christmas, Religious Festivals, Allergies, Holidays
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