Why Forest Service Chief Randy Moore has hope for America’s forests
LA TimesWhen Randy Moore became chief of the Forest Service seven weeks ago, he took over an agency reeling from one of the worst wildfire seasons in history. “What we’re seeing now should be a call to action.” Forest Service Chief Randy Moore You are the first Black person to lead the Forest Service. How do you square the need for more prescribed burning with the fact that the Forest Service doesn’t have enough money or trained employees? We also are offering COVID tests, and at some of our locations, we’ve started pilots where we’re working with the local health department to actually give vaccinations at some of our fire camps. I’m hopeful because I know that while there’s a lot of attention on fire suppression, there seems to be gathering steam around forest treatment.
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Feds send $930 million to curb ‘crisis’ of US West wildfires
Associated Press
Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires
The Independent
Forest Service changes ‘let it burn’ policy following criticism from western politicians
LA Times
As wildfires explode in the West, Forest Service can’t afford prevention efforts
LA Times
The coronavirus may be unhealthy for the forest too.
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