From Flames to Fungi: Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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From Flames to Fungi: Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration
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In the fall of 2024, Connecticut saw a record 605 wildfires, which burned more than 500 acres and prompted a statewide emergency declaration, a temporary burn ban, and multi-agency firefighting support. Over the past several years, the state has faced a steady rise in brush fires, fueled b . . .
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From Flames to Fungi: Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration
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In the fall of 2024, Connecticut saw a record 605 wildfires, which burned more than 500 acres and prompted a statewide emergency declaration, a temporary burn ban, and multi-agency firefighting support. Over the past several years, the state has faced a steady rise in brush fires, fueled b . . .