There is no question that forest fires can leave devastation and great economic loss after they are extinguished. Last year’s fires near Flagstaff cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and the aftermath caused a significant amount of flooding near Doney Park. That is why several community leaders, environmentalists, scientists, and state forest service officials are hammering out a forest restoration initiative that outlines a strategy to protect 2.4 million acres of ponderosa pine forests in … [Read more...] about Plan for Restoring Northern Arizona’s Forests