/tags/mark-twain-national-forest Mark Twain National Forest en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-08-29/new-forest-supervisor-wants-you-to-fall-in-love-with-the-mark-twain-national-forest Vince Keeler was appointed forest supervisor of the Mark Twain National Forest in July. The forest spans 1.5 million acres across central and southern Missouri. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-08-29/new-forest-supervisor-wants-you-to-fall-in-love-with-the-mark-twain-national-forest Miya Norfleet /health-science-environment/2024-03-19/wildfires-underscore-importance-of-prescribed-burns-in-mark-twain-national-forest Two wildfires consumed more than 1,000 acres of the forest on a windy and record-setting 80-degree day in February. The forest’s management plan that includes setting some fires on purpose helped minimize the damage. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-19/wildfires-underscore-importance-of-prescribed-burns-in-mark-twain-national-forest Jonathan Ahl /race-identity-and-faith/2023-06-16/cherokee-bike-riders-travel-through-missouri-to-commemorate-the-trail-of-tears Each year, a group of young members of the Cherokee Tribes gets on bikes and retraces the Trail of Tears their ancestors traveled when relocated by the U.S. government almost 100 years ago. They hope to bring more understanding and acknowledgement of the tragic event. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-06-16/cherokee-bike-riders-travel-through-missouri-to-commemorate-the-trail-of-tears Jonathan Ahl /health-science-environment/2023-04-04/mark-twain-national-forest-wants-to-leverage-conservation-groups-efforts There are hundreds of volunteers who are already helping the Mark Twain National Forest, and there could be more out there. The forest service is looking to find them and better coordinate their efforts. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-04-04/mark-twain-national-forest-wants-to-leverage-conservation-groups-efforts Jonathan Ahl /government-politics-issues/2022-12-19/new-mark-twain-forest-supervisor-says-climate-change-will-affect-national-forests-management Dawn Laybolt is new to the Mark Twain National Forest but not the U.S. Forest Service, having served in various roles at a number of forests over the past 13 years. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-12-19/new-mark-twain-forest-supervisor-says-climate-change-will-affect-national-forests-management Jonathan Ahl /government-politics-issues/2022-09-26/a-controversial-company-wants-to-expand-mining-in-missouri-the-public-can-comment Doe Run wants to mine more land underneath the Mark Twain National Forest in southeastern Missouri. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-09-26/a-controversial-company-wants-to-expand-mining-in-missouri-the-public-can-comment Jonathan Ahl /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-20/how-a-fuel-specialist-fights-fire-with-fire-in-missouris-mark-twain-forest Prescribed burns are a yearly occurrence in Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest. Bennie Terrell, a longtime fuel specialist for the U.S. Forest Service, explains how he keeps the blazes in check. Fri, 20 May 2022 20:03:36 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-20/how-a-fuel-specialist-fights-fire-with-fire-in-missouris-mark-twain-forest Danny Wicentowski /health-science-environment/2021-08-31/traps-drones-and-sharpshooters-heres-how-missouri-turned-the-corner-on-controlling-feral-hogs Hunters and trappers believe they are close to having the nuisance animals under control in southern Missouri. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:14:36 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-08-31/traps-drones-and-sharpshooters-heres-how-missouri-turned-the-corner-on-controlling-feral-hogs Jonathan Ahl /health-science-environment/2020-11-01/deadly-infection-for-deer-is-spreading-in-missouri Chronic wasting disease has not affected large numbers of deer in Missouri, but its geographical spread is increasing in the state. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:51:18 GMT /health-science-environment/2020-11-01/deadly-infection-for-deer-is-spreading-in-missouri Jonathan Ahl /health-science-environment/2020-09-14/the-brown-headed-nuthatch-is-back-in-missouri-after-100-years-away The brown-headed nuthatch is back in Missouri after it was chased out by logging 100 years ago. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:27:30 GMT /health-science-environment/2020-09-14/the-brown-headed-nuthatch-is-back-in-missouri-after-100-years-away Jonathan Ahl