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Stacia Peterson's avatar

It's now April 13th and the Secretary of Agriculture has announced a critical emergency in the National Forests, so I suspect many current laws and policies will be bypassed for good or for ill, for any veg management plan that has fuels reduction or use of fire on landscapes. We'll have lots of evidence in a few years. Also the Acting Associate Chief of the Forest Service has announced that there will be an increase in cut of 25% off the National Forest to contribute to the treasury. Meanwhile the administration is planning a reduction in force for the overall Forest Service.

Meanwhile, It is my hope that anybody who wants to centralize firefighting efforts across agencies will talk to and take seriously the advice of current firefighting organizations.

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Stacia Peterson's avatar

It's now April 13th and the Secretary of Agriculture has announced a critical emergency in the National Forests, so I suspect many current laws and policies will be bypassed for good or for ill, for any veg management plan that has fuels reduction or use of fire on landscapes. We'll have lots of evidence in a few years. Also the Acting Associate Chief of the Forest Service has announced that there will be an increase in cut of 25% off the National Forest to contribute to the treasury. Meanwhile the administration is planning a reduction in force for the overall Forest Service.

It is my hope that anybody who wants to centralize firefighting efforts across agencies will talk to and take seriously the advice of current firefighting organizations.

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Pottotto's avatar

Don't forget the addition of invasive eucalyptus which reproduces by combustion

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Great Power Policy Journal's avatar

You’re an amazing interviewer Santi. I love how you dig in or ask for the person to expand on statements that others would take at face value or just move past

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Breath&Roses's avatar

I love how tactical this conversation is. These are the sorts of problem solving discussions that we need to help the public understand the intricacies of certain issues. That way, we can focus less on emotional talking points and more on root causes/action needed to make progress.

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