national forests

This is an image of a forest with tall, brown old-growth trees.

U.S. Forest Service proposes plan to conserve old-growth forests, limit logging practices

Kaleb Roedel

The federal government recently proposed changes to the way it manages forestlands – a plan that would elevate conservation of old and mature forests facing increasing threats.

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Energy and Environment

U.S. Forest Service funds projects to battle invasive species in Mountain West

Kaleb Roedel

The U.S. Forest Service is spending nearly $19 million to fight invasive species threatening the nation’s forests, including several in the Mountain West.

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KUNR Today: COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Deaths High In Washoe Co., New Nonstop Flights From Reno

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.COVID-19 Cases Decreasing, But Hospitalizations And Deaths Still High In…

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KUNR Today: Coronavirus Cases Surging In Northern Nevada, UNR President Tests Positive For COVID-19

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.Washoe County’s COVID-19 Metrics Continue To SurgeBy Noah GlickMore than…

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Local Stories

KUNR Today: Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake Tahoe, Forest Closures Dampen Outdoor Activities

Michele Ravera

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake TahoeBy KUNR StaffCAL FIRE…

KUNR Today: Pandemic Could Wipe Out Gains For Nevada Children, More People Take To The Forests

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Monday, June 21, 2021.Record Number Of Visitors In U.S. Forests In 2020By Paul BogerNew data from…