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Fire is transforming the US West's public lands, with overlooked costs for recreation

Fire is transforming the US West's public lands, with overlooked costs for recreation

Wildfires in Colorado are causing long-lasting declines in recreation visits, with ripple effects for communities that rely on outdoor tourism. Read from CU expert Kyle Manley on The Conversation.

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