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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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Ventura County stands out as climate ‘hot spot,’ UC ANR scientist warns farmers

February 25, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

Ventura County is an agricultural hub renowned for premium produce, like strawberries and avocados. But, based on recent climate data, this coastal region is earning a new, unwelcome reputation as one of the fastest warming counties in the nation.

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How wildfires can be leveraged to increase forest resilience

February 19, 2026

By Kristen Wilson

New research recommends that forest managers work in and adjacent to recent wildfire footprints to increase the pace and scale of fuel treatments.

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Houses scorched and gutted by the Marshall Fire

Free webinars to highlight wildfire recovery resources, latest research

January 16, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Topics for the February webinar series include water contamination, soil contamination and remediation, backyard chicken/livestock safety, and rebuilding and structure loss.

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Brown avocado trees mark the edge of a burned orchard

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UC ANR hosts Farming in a Changing Climate workshop on Jan. 20

January 13, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC Cooperative Extension in Ventura County will host the Climate and Agriculture: Farming in a Changing Climate workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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A person takes a photo of a tree damaged by GSOB

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Volunteers sought for 'blitz' to protect Ventura County oaks from destructive beetle

January 6, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

Invasive goldspotted oak borers have been newly detected in Ventura County. UC ANR is calling on community scientists to track down these bugs to help protect native oak trees.

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