AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire & heat: A new study finds heat waves are a major driver of Western wildfires, with fires burning far more area during or right after heat waves than on the cooler days before them. Oregon climate science: University of Oregon researchers say ancient landslides along the Oregon Coast store much more carbon than previously estimated, pointing to how mountainous terrain can help keep carbon out of the atmosphere. Wildlife on the coast: Another gray whale stranded on the Oregon coast, underscoring ongoing concerns about malnourishment and food shortages for whales. Wildfire preparedness in Oregon: Oregon State Fire Marshal staff offered a defensible-space assessment to a homeowner in Springfield, highlighting practical steps to reduce flammable vegetation near homes. Conservation & reforestation: A UO-linked effort models carbon storage in landslides, while an Elmira timber-restoration advocate distributes rare tree starts to tribes and land trusts to shift Oregon’s forest mix. Local nature & history: A guide highlights Oregon’s iconic covered bridges, including the Mosby Creek and Dorena bridges, as enduring parts of the state’s wet-climate heritage.
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