News
After the Fire: Uses for Burned Trees
Thousands of people have lost their forests to high-intensity, crown-torching wildfires in Mora, San Miguel, Taos, and Lincoln Counties in the last two years. As
September 4, 2024
Collaboration
What is a collaborative conservation group?
Have a conservation project you want to work on in your area, neighborhood, village, or town? It’s always better with more hands helping. New Mexico
July 26, 2024
News
Mapping 100 years of vegetation treatment
NMFWRI publishes paper on Vegetation Treatment Database A team from the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute has built an extensive geospatial database of
July 26, 2024
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Contour Log Felling
Contour Log Felling: A Querencia in Action Landowner Guide After severe fires, few trees or plants are left to hold soil in place, leading to
July 10, 2024
Monitoring
Monitoring crew maps “social” trails
NMFWRI’s ecological monitoring team are continuing work on a project for the U.S. Forest Service, mapping out unofficial trails created by the public in the
June 11, 2024
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Chipping vs. mulching
What’s the difference between chipping and mulching? Collaboration technician Alejandro Collins did a deep dive into the ins and outs of both and some research
May 31, 2024
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Monitoring field manual available
Gathering data about forest conditions is crucial for understanding whether or not treatments work. But how does one set up a plot, what are the
May 31, 2024
News
Bark Beetles
Bark beetles can be highly active during times of drought and after wildfires, going after weakened trees. This guide shows you how to recognize the
May 24, 2024
Monitoring
Field Season Training
Ecological Monitoring crews prep for summer season Ecological monitoring staff took part in a Wilderness First Aid class on the campus of New Mexico Highlands
May 24, 2024