http://wyomingpublicradio.net en http://wyomingpublicradio.net/post/forest-service-studies-western-fires <p>The aggressive fire season of the last few years has gotten the attention of the U-S Forest Service.</p><p>Officials say they are trying to study the fires to determine how to reduce both the number of fires and their severity to get a better understanding of their impact on the environment.&nbsp; It’s been widely thought that fires are good for forests, but Department of Agriculture officials want to know more.&nbsp; U-S-D-A Deputy Under Secretary Butch Blazer says there is concern that there may be negative impacts.</p> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:46:27 +0000 Bob Beck 30513 at http://wyomingpublicradio.net Forest Service Studies Western Fires