Dossier
Forest Rangers
Coverage of Forest Rangers in the Nexus archive.
- Monster fires spark debate over France's forest management
Monster fires in France's southwest have intensified a political debate over conflicting forest management codes. Firefighters argue for removing brushwood to prevent fires, while forest rangers oppose destruction if it harms habitats of protective species. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley reports on the issue.
- Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: “I couldn’t pull myself out”
Brooklyn resident Aidan Kaminer was rescued after being stuck in a crevice at Merlin’s Cave in Columbia County for six hours. Firefighters and Forest Rangers, including Lieutenant John Gullen, worked to free him without injury, and Kaminer later expressed intent to continue caving with experienced groups.