Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about US$3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a new study, led by researchers at the University...
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For decades, the U.S. Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees, or employing prescribed burns — something Indigenous nations have practiced for centuries. Scientists have generally lauded the ecological benefits of what is also known as “fuel treatment.” Now, they say there’s another reason to support this approach: It saves money. According to a study published today in the journal Science, every dollar that the agency spent on such tactics avoided $3.73 in smoke, property and emissions harm. “A lot of people have suggested that there could be potential economic benefits,” said Frederik Strabo, the lead author of the paper...
Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about US$3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a new study, led by researchers at the University...
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