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Tag: forest management

Posted inClimate Change, Forests and Plants, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research

Wildfires are getting worse. Can an old technique help control them?

by Great Lakes Now May 7, 2025

The Great Lakes will likely see more wildfires, but Ojibwe land practices could reduce future risks.

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