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Forest Rangers Battle More Wildfires In Eight Counties

November 18, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Burning tree at 22-acre wildland fire in BrasherIn addition to battling at least nine wildland fires in nine different counties from last Friday, November 4th through Monday, November 7th, New York State Forest Rangers responded to an additional eight fires from Tuesday, November 8th through Sunday, November 13th. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Battle More Wildfires In Eight Counties

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Brasher, Cairo, DEC, Denning, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, Greene County, Huron, Jasper, Orange County, Port Jervis, St Lawrence County, Steuben County, Town of Russia, Turkey Ridge State Forest, Ulster County, Wayne County, wildfires

Wildfires Fought In Nine New York Counties Last Weekend

November 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Petersburgh fireFrom Friday, November 4th through Monday, November 7th, New York State Forest Rangers responded to at least nine wildland fires in nine different counties caused by campfires, debris burning, and power lines. [Read more…] about Wildfires Fought In Nine New York Counties Last Weekend

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Western NY Tagged With: Avoca, Broome County, Canadice, Cattaraugus County, Colchester, DEC, Delaware County, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Fires, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, Franklin County, Harrietstown, Lake Colby, Lisle, Lysander, Onondaga County, Ontario County, Persia, Rensselaer County, Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, Stueben County, wildfires

NYS Forest Rangers Battle Numerous Wildfires Exacerbated By Dry Conditions

November 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Forest Rangers battle a wildfire in Fort Ann on October 30, 2022 (photo courtesy DEC)New York State Forest Rangers joined local firefighters from multiple fire companies to fight numerous wildfires in New York State on Sunday as careless campfires and debris burning combined with dry conditions. About 40 acres were burned in three locations in Washington, Fulton and Herkimer Counties. [Read more…] about NYS Forest Rangers Battle Numerous Wildfires Exacerbated By Dry Conditions

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Bleeker, Fires, Forest Rangers, Fort Ann, Fulton County, Herkimer COunty, Poland, Town of Newport, Town of Russia, Washington County, wildfires

Forest Rangers Recover Body, Make Several Rescues, Fight Wildfires

September 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Recover Body, Make Several Rescues, Fight Wildfires

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue, wildfires

The Shawangunk Fire Complex: Active Wildfires in Minnewaska State Park

August 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Three wildfires are burning on or near the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, including at at Naponach Point in Minnewaska State Park.

The three blazes in the Shawangunk fire complex include the Napanoch Point fire in Minnewaska State Park, which started Sunday afternoon as a result of a suspected lightning strike and is estimated at 270 acres on Wednesday afternoon. A smaller fire approximately two miles east of the Napanoch Point fire, named Stony Kill, was detected on Monday, grew to about 1.5 acres and was 95% contained on Wednesday afternoon. The Wurtsboro fire in the town of Mamakating was reported early Saturday afternoon and was approximately 70 acres on Tuesday afternoon. [Read more…] about The Shawangunk Fire Complex: Active Wildfires in Minnewaska State Park

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Catskills, Mamakating, Minnewaska State Park, Shawangunk Ridge, Ulster County, Warwarsing, wildfires

Wildfires, Wilderness Search & Rescues Keep Forest Rangers Busy

August 24, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Wildfires, Wilderness Search & Rescues Keep Forest Rangers Busy

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Forest Ranger Reports, SAR, Search and Rescue, wildfires

The Ecology of Adirondack Wildfires

August 18, 2022 by Tom Kalinowski 1 Comment

fire just south of Pottersville in April 2012There are several natural disasters that can alter the ecological make-up of an area. Widespread tree disease, severe winds, and intense ice storms can all seriously damage or destroy the dominant members of a forest community.

However, the most catastrophic force of nature is fire, as a major blaze can significantly impact more than just the composition of trees that cover a given location. [Read more…] about The Ecology of Adirondack Wildfires

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondacks, amphibians, Environmental History, Fires, Forestry, nature, small mammals, trees, wildfires, Wildlife

Rangers Respond to Injured, Lost Hikers, Wildfire

June 22, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Respond to Injured, Lost Hikers, Wildfire

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue, wildfires

Rangers Respond to Wildfires, Lost Child, Wilderness Rescues

May 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Respond to Wildfires, Lost Child, Wilderness Rescues

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue, wildfires

Rangers Respond to Missing Kids, Brush Fire, Wilderness Rescues

May 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Respond to Missing Kids, Brush Fire, Wilderness Rescues

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue, wildfires

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