Mountain Democrat In recent years Californians have witnessed some of the most catastrophic wildfire seasons in the state’s history and if our state and federal leaders do not meet the moment and course correct, we will continue down this perilous path of destruction.
Every acre burned and community lost serve as grim reminders of our need to utilize every tool in the firefighting and forest management toolbox, including responsible forest biomass utilization. Biomass is naturally produced through forest growth in the form of branches, bark, dead trees and other residues. Rapid and ongoing accumulation of biomass in our forests represents hazardous fuels that, when burned, will release uncontrolled and toxic levels of greenhouse gases and increase the overall intensity of wildfires. But, through biomass utilization these impacts are significantly reduced and controlled.
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