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Dry, hot summer days mean fire weather in California.
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University of California ANR wildfire experts

October 17th, 2018
UC ANR wildfire experts are stationed around the state and can answer questions on a diversity of issues related to the prevention, impacts, aftermath, and generally, the science of wildfire in California.
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Sara Stinson of KRON4 News interviewed John Bailey about the impact of the River Fire on UC Hopland REC.
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September News Clips

October 1st, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC Cooperative Extension creates network of researchers, educators (Marysville Appeal-Democrat) Chris Kaufman, Sept.
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August 2018 News Clips 8/1-8/15

August 16th, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC: Tariffs could cost fruit, nut industries over $3 billion (Farm Press) Aug. 15 A new report released by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources' Agricultural Issues Center estimates the higher tariffs could cost major U.S. fruit and nut industries $2.
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The Carr Fire lights up the sky in Shasta County on July 28, 2018. (Photo: CalFire)
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More sensible land use planning can help prevent wildfire losses

August 6th, 2018
Climate change is only partly fueling the catastrophic fires in California. Fire scientists also lay blame on the tendency of land use planners to allow the construction of houses and businesses in areas where wildfires are a natural part of the ecosystem. Last week Gov.
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HREC Fieldmap Fires
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New faces, new places

August 5th, 2018
Reality has set in that I need to spend more days at a desk in front of a screen or on the phone. Ughhh. As a result, I spent the weekend trying to catch up; I've long since decided there's no point in thinking I can get ahead.
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The River Fire started to move downhill toward the Hopland REC headquarters on July 27. Photo by Hannah Bird
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Wildfire impacts ANR community

August 2nd, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues, There are 19 wildfires threatening communities all over the state and causing concern for our friends and colleagues. We've been in touch with our colleagues in the fire zones and everyone is safe and, as far as we know, no ANR members have lost homes.
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Who would have guessed?

July 30th, 2018
With all the fire activity and displaced personnel last fall, I would never have guessed we would already be back in that same place. But with the Carr fire and now the River fire, Shasta, Mendocino, and Lake County UCCE offices have had to close and personnel evacuated.
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This was the view of the River Fire consuming the upper pastures of Hopland REC on Friday from Glenn McGourty's home.
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Fire update for July 30

July 30th, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues, There are several large fires threatening communities all over the state and causing concern. I want you to know we've been in touch with our colleagues in the fire zones and everyone is safe. Here's an update from the affected areas.
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