In the Southwest United States, many ponderosa pine forests no longer resemble the pre-European settlement forests that were adapted to frequent, low-severity wildfires. The cumulative effects of fire suppression, livestock grazing, high-grading, and insect outbreaks have created conditions that frequently result in high-severity wildfires. Thinning treatments are one method to restore forest health and resiliency.

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Year 2023 Volume May/June 2023