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When trees and brush are removed to reduce wildfire risk, all that leftover material has to go somewhere. Traditionally, much of it is burned in piles. But a Utah company is trying a different approach: turning that debris into something that can benefit the environment.
Park City is testing a new approach to forest management in Thaynes Canyon, using controlled combustion to turn woody debris into something called biochar rather than simply burning it as waste. The city’s Trails & Open Space Department is leading the pilot program in Lower Thaynes Canyon.
The Portage Town Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a 2026 water ordinance and several action items.
The Circleville Town Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Community Center. The meeting will include discussions on site permits, business licenses, and various municipal updates.
The Cedar City Regional Airport Board will meet on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, to discuss various airport updates and projects. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM at the Cedar City Regional Airport Conference Room.
The Annabella Town Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, to consider several ordinances and financial resolutions. The meeting will be conducted by Mayor John Chartier at the Annabella Town Hall.
Clyde Companies broke ground on the Ironton mixed-use development on Nov. 9, 2026. The project, located on the Springville-Provo border, will include housing in Provo and retail and office spaces in Springville.