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LAS VEGAS – A widespread problem on Nevada rangelands is frequent and large wildfires, often due to cheatgrass. Doctoral student Tracy Shane, with the University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, recently began a project using cutting-edge technology to see how sheep and cattle grazing might help control cheatgrass. Cheatgrass is … [Read more...] about Study uses drones and scanners to determine impact of fall grazing on wildfire
Wildfires
Wilson Creek fire contained
The Wilson Creek Fire has been contained. The announcement was made June 8. The approximately 1,608-acre fire was located on Mt. Wilson, northeast of Pioche. Activity on the lightning-ignited fire was minimal, burning in timber (litter and underbrush), dormant brush, hardwood slash and brush but did not pose a threat to structures or private property, […] … [Read more...] about Wilson Creek fire contained
State fire officials eye return of summer rain
As reported recently by the Associated Press, Nevada fire officials say the worst drought conditions the state has seen in two decades should make for an early start to the wildfire season in the coming weeks. But they have hope that the worst threats will subside when the usual summer monsoon season that was absent […] This article is available to Lincoln … [Read more...] about State fire officials eye return of summer rain
Communities learn ways to reduce wildfire threat at virtual summit
LAS VEGAS – University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program presents the Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities Summit. This year’s theme is “Creating the Toolbox for a Fire Adapted Nevada.” The summit, presented via Zoom in partnership with Nevada Division of Forestry’s Fire Adapted Communities, will take place 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dec. 3. “During the … [Read more...] about Communities learn ways to reduce wildfire threat at virtual summit
State tightens fire restrictions
Dry conditions trigger ban on campfires As reported recently in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, increased fire restrictions, which previously applied solely to federal lands such as the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, have been expanded to all public lands and state parks. The R-J reported the increased statewide fire restrictions were announced Aug. 7 “after Nevada’s unusually … [Read more...] about State tightens fire restrictions