Firefighter arrested on theft charges (Miami Herald)

Polk County authorities say they have arrested a Division of Forestry firefighter on theft charges.

Sheriff: Firefighter steals pipes used to fight fires (WTSP - Tampa Bay’s 10 News)

A Division of Forestry firefighter is charged with stealing irrigation pipes used to fight forest fires. Deputies say he made $300 selling them for scrap.

Firefighter Charged In Theft, Sale Of Aluminum Piping (The Tampa Tribune)

A Division of Forestry firefighter is accused of stealing aluminum piping from his employer and selling it to scrap metal dealers, Polk County deputies say.

Fire danger high in the Sierra; CalFire urges caution (Tahoe Daily Tribune)

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection urges Californians to be extremely cautious, especially this week, due to the current dry and windy weather pattern that is increasing fire danger.

Chattanooga Awarded Urban Forestry Grant (The Chattanoogan)

Governor Phil Bredesen and state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens announced on Wednesday, a $20,000 grant to the city of Chattanooga to assist with urban forestry management planning and tree inventory activities.

Hope remains for New Brunswick forestry, experts say (The Globe and Mail)

After months of downsizing and mill closures, government-commissioned reports say industry could still see a turnaround if changes are made

Hope remains for New Brunswick forestry, experts say (The Globe and Mail)

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is being told the sun will rise again on its battered forestry industry, but at least one expert is warning the province will have to be prepared to grow a lot more trees.

Changes required, say N.B. forestry experts (CBC New Brunswick)

A pair of reports on the New Brunswick forestry industry present contradictory stances on how to preserve the future of the sector.

Forestry officials battle gypsy moths (WVLT-TV Knoxville)

The destructive European gypsy moth is munching its way across U.S. forests.

Forestry firms hope reports spur major policy changes (Telegraph-Journal)

New Brunswick’s beleaguered forestry firms have high hopes that a pair of government reports will lead to major policy changes that will help spur a turnaround in the industry.

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