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Wildfire Risk and Forest Health Legislation Introduced
Wildfire Risk and Forest Health Legislation Introduced
Wildfire Risk and Forest Health Legislation Introduced
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the ENR Committee, introduced the Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation would reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and improve forest health.
Oregon Looking At Using Machine For Pile Burns
Oregon Looking At Using Machine For Pile Burns
Oregon Looking At Using Machine For Pile Burns
Pile burning, and the smoke it produces, could soon be a thing of the past in Oregon.  Via a pilot project, the Bureau of Land Management is testing the CharBoss Air Curtain Incinerator to burn the debris left behind from hazard tree logging efforts.   “It’ ...
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington State University’s Forest Owners Winter School takes place this weekend.  Natalie Johnson with the state Department of Natural Resources, said the full day event is geared toward small forest landowners.   "It's everybody from very small forest land owners to moderate size," said Johnson.  "Our definition of...
ODF Reports SB 762 Success
ODF Reports SB 762 Success
ODF Reports SB 762 Success
A delay in the state’s wildfire risk map may have put a portion of Senate Bill 762 on hold.  But another part of that legislation that looks to mitigate wildfires is enjoying some success.   SB762 set aside $20 million in grants for nonprofits, local governments, conservation districts, private landowners and federal partners to make their landscapes more resistant to wildfire.  Grant Coordinator
Washington DNR Hiring Permanent Wildfire/Forest Health Positions
Washington DNR Hiring Permanent Wildfire/Forest Health Positions
Washington DNR Hiring Permanent Wildfire/Forest Health Positions
The Washington state Department of Natural Resources announced this week it is expanding its wildfire response team across the state.  DNR will add 60 positions, including hand crews, heavy equipment operators and more.  Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz says these new positions, made possible by House Bill 1168, won’t be limited to a wildfire fighting role, they’ll also be trained to do f
Crapo, Risch Call On USDA To Promote Forest Management
Crapo, Risch Call On USDA To Promote Forest Management
Crapo, Risch Call On USDA To Promote Forest Management
Idaho Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo joined fellow Senate Republican, Steve Daines from Montana, asking the Administration to collaborate with states when it comes to Forest Management.  In Thursday’s letter sent to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, the lawmakers urged the development and implementation of a transparent and swift process to allocate funds promised to States for effective forest managem
UI: Wildfire’s Contribution to Atmospheric Carbon Overestimated
UI: Wildfire’s Contribution to Atmospheric Carbon Overestimated
UI: Wildfire’s Contribution to Atmospheric Carbon Overestimated
Wildfires spew smoke and harm overall air quality, but they contribute a lot less carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than many people assume, and that many scientific models predict, according to a recent University of Idaho study.  Many regional estimates of wildfire carbon emissions are 59% to 83% percent higher than emissions based on field observations.  ...
Rosa: Cap And Trade Main Concern For Upcoming Session
Rosa: Cap And Trade Main Concern For Upcoming Session
Rosa: Cap And Trade Main Concern For Upcoming Session
The 2019 Oregon Legislative Session starts January 22nd.  The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association's Jerome Rosa says one of the biggest issues the Ag community will watch is the debate over Cap and Trade.  Rosa said he finds it concerning a variety of industries will be taxed on emissions, but the root problem is not being addressed.   “More ...

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