The fire threat in Victoria's Upper Murray has eased, but the region's famously green, undulating hills still bear the black scars of a devastating bushfire.

For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the ...

While property owners say the brush poses a safety risk, preservationists fear setting a dangerous precedent by allowing the clearings.

Scientists, environmentalists and historians discuss the pros and cons as New York develops a prescribed fire council.

As dry conditions weaken trees and mountain pine beetles take hold, impacts could range from recreation danger to wildfire risk.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A land manager examines young longleaf pines, some in their grassy phase, in a private forest in South Carolina. AP Photo/James ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrea De Stefano, Mississippi State University (THE CONVERSATION) For thousands of ...