New research finds a particular tree species can act as a wildfire barrier

Muzammil Hussain July 26, 2026

An aerial view of a forest fire with thick smoke.

As Ontario continues to experience its worst fire season on record, new research from McGill University reaffirms that aspen can act as a fire barrier.

As Ontario continues to experience its worst fire season on record, new research from McGill University reaffirms that aspen can act as a fire barrier. An aerial view of a forest fire with thick smoke.

As Ontario continues to experience its worst fire season on record, new research from McGill University reaffirms that aspen can act as a fire barrier.