The Western Producer
Planting aspen trees may reduce forest fire risk
For years, rangeland and forest managers have tried to eliminate aspen regrowth and encroachment on grazing lands or managed conifer forests with mixed success. But with all the wildfire outbreaks across Canada this year, the humble aspen tree could play a role in reducing the intensity of future wildfires in grazing and forested areas.
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November 16, 2023