http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity/news/podcasts.shtml The Shasta-Trinity National Forest Podcasts delivers the latest information and interviews regarding forest management. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is the largest National Forest in California with a diverse landscape ranging from 1,000 to 14,162 feet. The 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. en-us Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:00:00 PST gchase@fs.fed.us (Gary Chase) 27 Synopsis: At this time of year, thoughts turn to home and family. What better way to celebrate the holiday than to have a family outing to cut that perfect Christmas tree from your bountiful National Forest. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:00 PST Synopsis: When the fire is out, the work has just begun! This podcast details what is called 'Burned Area Emergency Response'... the process used to help keep the soil on the burned mountains rather than in the nearby streams. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 PST Synopsis: Members of ArrowCorp5, an elite group of individuals within the Boy Scouts of America organization visit the Shasta-Trinity during the summer of 2008 to do much needed trail work. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:00:00 PST Synopsis: Another wildfire burns in northern California releasing carbon the trees removed from the atmosphere as they grew. Wildfires have become more intense and destructive due to decades of aggressive suppression allowing fuels to accumulate. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:00:00 PST Synopsis: Join fire crews as they discuss tactics and their personal experiences on the Granite Fire, part of the Alps Complex of fires located deep within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:00:00 PST Synopsis: People love living in forest communities. They love having trees, wildlife and recreational opportunities. Unfortunately forests and fires come as a package deal. This is a fact of life for people living in the "wildland-urban interface" (WUI). Learn more about the WUI in this episode and what the Forest Service is doing to reduce the chance of a catastrophic fire in the scenic Mount Shasta area of northern California. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:00 PST Synopsis: Hundreds of fire lookouts and outposts were built in California from the 1920s to the 1940s. Now, many of these buildings are being restored and made available for the public's enjoyment. Join Karen Whittaker, Director of Marketing and Communications with the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association and employees from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest as they explore rooms with a view. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 PST Synopsis: Quagga mussels are invasive mollusks which have caused millions of dollars in damage to boats and water systems. Land management officials look at how to fight the introduction of these invaders on the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 PST