A U.S. Forest Service report warns the American government that climate change induced heat and dry weather will increase insect infestation and wildfires in some regions, like western Colorado, for example, according to The Denver Post.
"We're going to have to figure out some more effective and efficient ways for adapting rather than just pouring more and more resources and money at it," Forest Service climate change advisor Dave Cleaves said. "We're going to have to have a lot more partnerships with states and communities to look at fires and forest health problems."
Fires and insect attacks "are only going to get even worse," Montana Gov. Steve Bullock stated. "We need a real federal commitment to managing our forests in a way that will prepare and protect our communities, protect and enhance wildlife habitat and protect our water for drinking, irrigation and fishing."