JUNE 2023 Utah

In Utah this year, we have been fortunate to experience a record snow year and cooler spring weather compared to previous years. Being close to the Wasatch Mountains, I have made it a habit to hike every weekend, immersing myself in the natural world and expanding my knowledge these forests.

As I walked along the trail with a crystal clear stream beside me, I feel the peace and tranquility of nature embrace me. The green rich world of the forest after the winter’s generous snow-pack is truly breathtaking. Everywhere I look, green plants flourish and bloom with intricate and many-colored flowers or fresh new vibrant green growth. No human creation rivals the intricate world of this ecosystem unique to this particular place on this mountain. The forests on the steep mountainside to one side of me formed a lush green curtain foliage that is almost impenetrable. Further along the trail and deeper into the valley, a forest of aspens and firs thrive amidst a lush green understory of plants and wildflowers.

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The frequency and severity of wildfires will continue to increase as the climate warms. The areas most severely affected will be those close to wilderness areas with dense plant life. In 2017 and 2018, there was a dramatic increase in fires along the west coast of the American continent, including Canada. The areas that have already burned can no longer catch fire because there is no fuel. If the fires persist, eventually, after enough of them have burned, there will be no forests left to burn.

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