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The Green Blog shares news and information related to forestry/wildfire, sustainability, climate, environmental stewardship and other green topics.

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Art exhibit sends message of shade and hope

August 14, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

New research shows overwhelmingly positive outlook on climate action among visitors to tree- and shade-themed art exhibition By Tina Deines for UCLAKey TakeawaysA new UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation study found that visitors to a shade-themed art exhibition overwhelmingly expressed hopeful views…

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California students get their footing in forestry with help from UC Cooperative Extension

August 10, 2026

By Grace N Dean

With a looming shortage of forestry workers in California, UC Cooperative Extension forester Susie Kocher is encouraging community college students to pursue a career in forestry.

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Two-lane road through tall trees from perspective of riding inside a car

Six exits to safety: UC study finds wildfire survival depends on roads for evacuation

June 10, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

One of the strongest predictors of wildfire fatalities may be the number of roads out of a community, according to a new UC study.

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Post-Fire Forest Resilience workshop participants point up at trees in the Caldor Fire footprint

New online course from UC ANR offers wildfire recovery guidance for forest landowners

May 26, 2026

By Grace N Dean

UC ANR has developed an online Post-Fire Resilience course providing landowners practical guidance after fire. The course is free to the public.

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A panoramic view of Altadena's burned neighorhoods.

After L.A.’s fires, UC ANR ‘tree doctors’ help protect urban canopy for science, residents

May 22, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

The 2025 Los Angeles fires dealt a blow to the urban forest. Then, premature tree removals made matters worse. UC scientists took action to protect and study these natural resources.

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