"In turn, the beetle epidemic may increase the risk of a large-scale fire that could sterilize the soil and lead to the delayed regeneration of our forests, increases in erosion, and pollution of our ...

Despite above-average rainfall for the Black Hills area this year, Black Hills National Forest officials are worried about wildfire, particularly near one high-profile spot: Harney Peak. A major ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Wildfires consume all and leave little more than ashes in ...