Wildfire Crisis: Ranchers Reduce Risk for Catastrophic Wildfires

June 12, 2023 -

Podcast: As Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air, cattle and sheep producers are sharing their role in curbing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. As the U.S. East coast is inundated with smoke, it’s a scenario for those that live in the West know all to well.

The Public Lands Council’s Kaitlynn Glover shares more about the role cattle and sheep producers play in forest and grassland management. Along with their calls to see more tools and resources put into place to aid in wildfire management.

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