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A Silvanet sensor hanging on a tree
“Nature is beyond the stage where it can help itself” – this tech company wants to save the forests from wildfires, with a digital network for trees

By Julia Clarke Last updated

A network of hidden sensors could help sniff out and prevent wildfires – and hopefully, help save the forests we love

Nature & Wildlife
how to light a fire: campfire
How to light a fire: your step-by-step guide to getting a campfire going every time

By Alex Foxfield Last updated

Master the art of building and lighting a fire in the wild with our expert tips. Plus, get to grips with our jargon buster

Safety Gear
Negligent teen hikers blamed for 1,000 acre South Carolina wildfire in Table Rock Mountain State Park, authorities claim

By Will Symons Published

The fire forced rescue teams to halt their search for a missing female hiker, who was last seen in the area 3 weeks ago

Hiking
Wildfire on mountain
Lost hiker who set fires to attract rescuers that burned 230 acres of forest ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in fines

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Federal judges ruled the man could have taken precautions that would have avoided triggering a wildfire

Hiking
Iconic South African hiking trails closed after fierce Table Mountain wildfire

By Will Symons Published

A raging wildfire has scarred large areas of Cape Town's Table Mountain but now appears to be under control

Routes
Yellowstone fires
Yellowstone National Park at an increased risk of wildfires due to standing dead trees, warn researchers

By Will Symons Published

Researchers are urging Yellowstone officials to invest in greater protection after the findings of a new report

National Parks & Monuments
Hiking heritage of California decimated after more than 50 hiking trails burned by the fatal Los Angeles wildfires

By Will Symons Published

The Palisades and Eaton fires, which left at least 27 people dead, have scorched dozens of iconic hiking and running trails

Routes
Firefighter in LA fires
Officials investigate popular hiking trail as possible starting point of devastating Los Angeles fires

By Will Symons Published

Skull Rock on Temescal Ridge trail in Joshua Tree National Park is being investigated as fires rage around Los Angeles

Routes
Forest wildfire
Wildfires claim the life of teenage park ranger in New York state

By Will Symons Published

The 18-year-old park ranger lost his life fighting a wildfire in the Sterling Forest

Nature & Wildlife
Yeti Sandstone pink
Explore the wilderness in style with Yeti's three new colorways

By Will Symons Published

Lowcountry Peach, Olive Green and Sandstone Pink are now available across a wide range of coolers, bags, tumblers and more, direct from Yeti

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