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Green Hall of Famer Oki retires after 29-year UC career

May 17th, 2024
When interviewed to become a University of California Cooperative Extension specialist in environmental horticulture, Lorence Loren Oki was asked what kind of research he wanted to conduct. In response, he showed the hiring committee a photo of a residential gutter.
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Latest research in fire science focus of free webinar series

May 15th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Interested in learning about some of the latest research in fire science and stewardship? Join the UC ANR Fire Network for a series of free lunchtime webinars to explore fire science topics with colleagues from across the globe.
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Wildfire preparedness strategies for farms covered in UC ANR webinars

May 10th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Late spring rains have delayed California's fire season this year, which provides farmers and ranchers an opportunity to improve their wildfire preparedness. Barns, wood fencing, hay and other property commonly found on farms have inherent vulnerabilities to wildfire.
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