The 2017 fire season is continuing the trend of the last number of years that has led many to suggest we are in a ‘new normal’ for wildland fire: fires igniting with a higher frequency, burning with a greater intensity, and covering larger areas.

The Pacific Islands Forestry Committee (PIFC) recently released a series of videos detailing more about its committee membership, highlighting the Territory of Guam, and discussing the key issue areas of the Pacific Islands. 

This month, we are pleased to feature Sherry Hazelhurst, Director of State & Private Forestry, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5).