Forest health – KOHO 101.1

Forest Service Asking You To Help Build Sustainable Recreation On Entiat Ranger District

October 3, 2019 |

If you recreate in the Entiat Valley, the U.S. Forest Service wants your input. Two open houses will take place this Saturday and Monday for you to speak your opinion on long-term planning for the Entiat Ranger District.

‘Good Fire’ Planned On Over 11,000 Acres Across Local National Forests

August 30, 2019 |

Prescribed fire helps increase forest health and protect nearby communities. This fall, the U.S. Forest Service plans many fires throughout North Central Washington.

Study: West Should Look to Southeast’s Prescribed Burn Model

June 14, 2019 |

Over the past decade, Southeastern states used more than twice the amount of prescribed burns as the rest of the country. Eric Tegethoff reports during that same period, they also saw fewer acres burned due to wildfires.

With Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth Outbreak Looming, Aerial Treatment Starts This Month

June 3, 2019 |

The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to wage war against the Tussock Moth. A moth, whose last outbreak in the state, defoliated tens of thousands of acres. Marcus Bellissimo reports on treatments starting this month.

Forest Health: Taneum Restoration Project Taking Public Comments

May 31, 2019 |

Maintaining forest health is an ongoing project for North Central Washington. One particular project in our region is seeking your thoughts and the public comment ends Monday, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.

Study Stresses Need for Better Fire Management in Northwest Forests

April 30, 2019 |

A new study is highlighting the importance of forest management. Eric Tegethoff reports it pushes for recognition of the natural role of fire in Northwestern forests.

Prescribed Fire Training Exercises For Firefighters Start Sunday

April 24, 2019 |

Sponsored by the Fire Learning Network and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the 2019 Spring Cascadia Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) brings participants into a collaborative environment designed to increase shared stewardship and learning across agencies. Participants are paired with certified trainers during the prescribed burns, allowing them to practice using fire to restore forests…

Planned Burns Coming to 10,000 Acres Across Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

April 9, 2019 |

Fight fire with fire, as the saying goes. And this spring, that’s the plan on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Marcus Bellissimo reports on planned burns across Central Washington.

Building Fire-Resilient Communities Topic of Leavenworth Meeting April 3

April 2, 2019 |

For landowners in the Upper Wenatchee Valley, wildfire prevention is fundamental as we enter the summer months. A meeting tomorrow seeks to pair landowners with wildfire prevention programs offered through various agencies and organizations. Marcus Bellissimo has more.

2019 Legislature: Lands Commissioner Franz, Senate Democrats Release Wildfire, Forest Health Funding Bill

April 2, 2019 |

A plan to reduce the state’s wildfire risk and create healthier forests has been introduced in the state Senate. KOHO’s Ken Johannessen has the details on what it aims to achieve and what it will cost.

Wash. Forest Bill Would ‘Empower’ Local Communities, Supporters Say

March 25, 2019 |

Senate Bill 5783 would create a pilot program for community forests in the Evergreen State, potentially giving local communities more decision-making power over local forests. The bill’s supporters say it would benefit Nason Ridge and other forest lands in from North Central Washington, as Eric Tegethoff reports.