Climate Change and Wildfires
Photo by Matt Howard
Last summer in Fort Collins was characterized by thick smoke and orange skies from the Cameron Peak Fire, this summer flash flooding and debris flows from the burn scar are dominating headlines. Climate change has direct and dire implications for forest health and fire moving forward, TWP is working with a group of local watershed and conservation organizations to assist in restoration and reforestation efforts. Ensuring resilient, climate adapted future forests in the Poudre River and Big Thompson watersheds is a priority moving forward at TWP.
The Climate Change Link To More And Bigger Wildfires
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