‘Not Incredibly Popular’: Blue State Primed To Clear Cut Hundreds Of Acres Of Forest To Make Way For Solar Panels

Michigan is prepared to clear hundreds of acres of forest to make space for solar panel development, MLive reported Thursday. The state will soon begin competitive bidding for about 420 acres of nearby forest land. Gaylord, Michiganto free up space for solar farms while generating revenue and advancing the state’s long-term green energy goals. According […]
Pumphouse Wash forest restoration work to begin south of Flagstaff | Local News

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City settles last Forest Road suits, costs at 69% over estimate

More than two years after construction began on the forest road extension, the City of Sedona finally has clear title to all the land beneath it after negotiating a final settlement with the Bowers family and Dr. Farshid Paidal. The expansion plan called for the city to obtain rights of way or easements across 11 […]
Coconino County and Partners Spearhead Forest Restoration Projects to

Coconino County is stepping up efforts to reduce wildfire risk with a new partnership aimed at restoring forests in the Flagstaff area. The County has agreements with The Nature Conservancy and the Greater Flagstaff Forest Partnership to facilitate important forest management efforts. Patrice Horstman, District 1 Supervisor, emphasized the severity of wildfires and post-wildfire flooding […]
Forest Service, Yavapai-Apache Nation agree

PHOENIX — The Prescott National Forest and Yavapai Apache Nation have completed a federal land swap nearly 30 years in the making. The Yavapai Apache Tribe traded approximately 4,782 acres of non-federal land spread across six parcels with the Forest Service for approximately 3,207 acres of federal land. Almost all of them are adjacent to […]
Coconino National Forest selling limited amount of Christmas tree permits

Phoenix (AZ Family) — It may seem a little early for some, but many Arizonans are ready to spread some Christmas cheer. Don’t miss out, the Coconino National Forest has announced that it will begin selling select Christmas tree permits online on Friday, November 1st. You can start purchasing from 8am on November 14th. A […]
Forest Service, Yavapai-Apache Nation finalize land exchange in north central Arizona

arizona news – On October 18, Prescott National Forest Supervisor Sarah Clawson signed a Notice of Determination approving an equivalent exchange of land currently owned by the Yavapai Apache Tribe for parcels of land in the National Forest. To celebrate this historic event, the Yavapai Apache Nation will hold a signing ceremony on November 4th […]
Restorative Forest Products Open New Sawmill in Bellemont, Arizona

wood market news Restorative Forest Products opens new sawmill in Belmont, Arizona Mill capacity changes Posted: October 9, 2024 The Southwest’s largest sawmill has officially opened near Flagstaff, supporting forest restoration efforts to prevent wildfires in Coconino County. Restorative Forest Products will invest $120 million in the sawmill, create 170 local jobs, process 120 million […]
Prescribed Burns Planned on Coconino National Forest

Text-to-speech audio articles are made possible by a Quest Grant from Yavapai College. Industry-recognized tuition-free certificates for your career. The Coconino National Forest will continue work on several prescribed burns this week to return northern Arizona’s fire-adapted ponderosa pine forests to a healthier state. If weather conditions such as temperature, wind, and humidity do not […]
Coconino National Forest begins series of prescribed burns in northern Arizona

article Mint Fire (Coconino National Forest photo) overview The Coconino National Forest has conducted a series of prescribed burns, starting with the Mint Fire near Mann’s Park. The fire is expected to last until October 5th. Forest officials have released dramatic images showing the results of the burning. Coconino County, Arizona – Lighting operations for […]