Study after study finds that climate change is intensifying wildfire seasons across the globe, leading to larger, hotter, faster-spreading, and more frequent fires. In their wake, these megafires are leaving behind barren landscapes with little chance for ecological recovery, decimating diverse habitats. For vulnerable birds that depend on these landscapes, like the Western Burrowing Owl, this is a code-red crisis.
If we are to protect the birds we love and the places they need to survive, we must act now. Will you be one of the caring friends we’re counting on to start an annual donation right away? Thanks to a group of generous donors, your first gift will be matched up to $50,000 when you join us today.
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