In U.S. Sierra Nevada forests (photo), the combination of deadwood harvesting and thinning significantly reduces the risks of severe wildfire by lowering carbon emissions. Photo: Don Graham Attribution - Share alike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

Ancestral practices reduce forest fire risk

A study in the US unveils the potential of traditional methods of indigenous peoples: selective harvesting and thinning can prevent fires while reducing emissions

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