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USFS decision to halt prescribed burns in California is history repeating
Exploring the consequences of ending prescribed burns in California. Discover the importance of understanding the state's forest management practices.
Last week, the US Forest Service announced it would stop prescribed burning in California “ for the foreseeable future, ” stating that the decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the availability of staff and equipment in case of potential wildfires. According to NPR, the Trestle Project faced “staffing shortages, pushback from environmental groups, too many days when prescribed burns would be dangerous due to hotter, drier conditions caused by climate change,” and, most importantly, a lack of funding. It’s well past time to put politics aside and cooperate with California and other fire-prone states to ensure that we provide the resources needed to manage forests, reduce the danger of wildfires, and safeguard communities.
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