Northwest Forest Service prepares for fire season

A hot, dry spring has led many in the Pacific Northwest to worry about this year’s fire season. In some ways, for Glenn Casamassa, the last fire season never ended. Casamassa is the regional forester for the Forest Service region 6. He’s tasked with preparing for this year’s wildfires while still recovering from the last one. We talk to Casamassa about how the forest service is facing fire, climate change, and a new federal administration.

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