CHF supports legislative efforts to modernize and update management policies for our Federal Forest Lands. Over the last several decades conditions on the land have changed.
An unhealthy and un-natural buildup of combustible fuels combined with extended drought conditions, resulting from a warming trend in our global climate, have resulted in an increasing number of large, destructive fires on our Federal Forest Lands.
It’s critical that our management policies reflect these changing conditions and provide opportunities to implement the structural changes that will result in a healthier, more resilient forest landscape.
To that end, CHF is committed to
Commission is tasked with recommending federal policies and strategies to more effectively prevent, mitigate, suppress and manage wildland fires, including the rehabilitation of land affected
Though wildfires can’t be extinguished completely, policies can be implemented that will help communities better prepare for and withstand wildfires and natural disasters. DAVID WILLIAMS
It’s a small team with representation from many parts of the Forest Service. They will not be using the old approach- “everybody gets $5”. By Sharon
Douglas County Courthouse, Room 2171036 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, Oregon 97470Information (541) 672-3311 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2021 Commissioner Freeman Talks O&C Land Management to
Boise State Public Radio News | By Rachel Cohen | Published December 17, 2021 at 5:00 AM MST The number and size of wildfires in the Western
As researchers and practitioners with the overwhelming weight of the scientific evidence behind us, we write in support of the Forestry title of the Build
Kylie Mohr | High Country News | Nov. 19, 2021 The bill allocates $3.3 billion for firefighter raises, prescribed fire, defending communities and more. Zack Bashoor
President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill ensures rural counties like Douglas County would receive Secure Rural Schools funding for another three years. CARISA CEGAVSKE
By Diana Leonard | Washington Post | November 17, 2021 at 3:52 p.m. EST Legislation would supply $2 billion to federal agencies over five years to
Join our effort to change policy, educate the public and lawmakers, and turn the tide back in favor of balanced, science-based restoration practices that can reduce fuels, save property, and keep our communities and forests healthy and prosperous.
