Randy Moore discusses need for fire suppression funding changes in California
What happened
Randy Moore, regional forester of the USDA Forest Service, stated that changes are needed in how fire suppression is funded. He noted that fire management consumed 56 percent of the USDA Forest Services national budget last year. As fire suppression costs grow, funding for non-fire programs that protect watersheds and restore forests is shrinking.
Why it matters
The total number of trees that have died due to drought and bark beetles in California reached a historic 129 million, posing hazards to critical infrastructure. Moore noted that the dead trees remain vulnerable to beetle attacks and increased wildfire threat.
Who's involved
- Randy MooreRegional forester of the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region
- California Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionAgency whose operational domain is relevant to the funding discussion
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Siskiyou CountySpeculative
Siskiyou County might see reduced grant funding due to shrinking non-fire budgets.
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The entities involved
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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Randy Moore
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