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Livestock Grazing in US National Forests Reduces Wildfire Risk

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  • Helle, Caroline
  • Karwowski, Nicole
  • Rucker, Randal

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  • Helle, Caroline & Karwowski, Nicole & Rucker, Randal, 2026. "Livestock Grazing in US National Forests Reduces Wildfire Risk," 2026 Annual Meeting, July 26 - 28, 2026, Kansas City, Missouri 404738, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.404738
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