As Utah fires worsen, U.S. Forest Service chief calls for more active forest management

In Utah and other Western states, more trees are dying than growing.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news conference at the annual meeting of the Western Governors' Association in Park City on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. From left are Gov. Brad Little, ID, Gov. Mark Gordon, WY, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, NM, Cox, Gov. Josh Green, HI, Gov. Jared Polis, CO, and Gov. Joe Lombardo, NV.

As Utah fires worsen, U.S. Forest Service chief calls for more active forest management

In Utah and other Western states, more trees are dying than growing.

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