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The Legacy of Fire Towers in Forest Protection and Preservation

Summary by Mountain Lake PBS
Have you ever hiked up a mountain trail and stumbled on an old wooden or steel tower looming above the treetops? Those structures, known as fire towers, overlook the Adirondack terrain for a very special reason. Learn about how communities a century ago used these towers as lookouts to prevent the spread of forest fires and why there’s an effort today to preserve and restore them. Ignite your students’ curiosity with this fantastic classroom res…
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Mountain Lake PBS broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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