http://knau.org en http://knau.org/post/fire-study-stirs-controversy <p>A controversial study that questions decades of forest ecology research has made headlines across the country. The study -- published earlier this year -- raised eyebrows especially in the west where forest managers have been trying to prevent severe wildfires for decades.</p> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:56:05 +0000 21376 at http://knau.org Fire Study Stirs Controversy http://knau.org/post/fire-starts-numbers <p>While New Mexico has received enough rain to lift some fire restrictions, other parts of the southwest are still dry. That makes them vulnerable to lightning sparked fires, as well as human caused fires.</p> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 22:47:30 +0000 16748 at http://knau.org