Utah Sees Record Year For Woodland And Forested Land Destruction
By Utah News Staff · August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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The University of Utah School of Environment, Society and Sustainability reports that 2026 has seen a record amount of woodland and forested land destruction. While other years have seen higher acreages burned, this year is the worst for trees and forests.
Key takeaways
2026 is a record year for the destruction of woodland and forested land in Utah.
The University of Utah School of Environment, Society and Sustainability reported the trend.
Almost 290,000 acres of forest and woodland have burned so far.
While total acres burned in other years may have been higher, this year is the worst for trees and forests.
The state of Utah is setting a new record for woodland and forested land destruction as the Widemouth Two Fire continues to grow, according to the University of Utah School of Environment, Society and Sustainability.
While other years have seen a higher number of total acres burned, 2026 is being identified as the worst year for the destruction of trees and forests.
Almost 290,000 acres of forest and woodland have burned so far in 2026.
The destruction comes as the Widemouth Two Fire continues to grow in the region.
