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Hi Larry,All salvage logging operations, by definition, take “dead and damaged“ trees. But at least 50% of these trees are alive and well, recovering after fire. The problem is is that they are interpreted as “damaged“. Whether it’s public land or private land, most of the trees that are being taken are alive.Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."- Margaret MeadSent from Maya's iPhone
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For the Wednesday Feb 24 zoom call, Rick Halsey, CCI, indicated he will be available at noon on Wednesday as he has an appointment a little later in the afternoon. Chad Hanson, JMP, also indicated he will be available. Rachel Fazio, JMP, offered to set up the Zoom call. I am waiting to hear back - and will send it as soon as I have it. I really hope it works for all of us as it's early in the afternoon.
The main discussion will be the State's plans for massive forest treatments focusing on large-scale forest extractions and other vegetation clearance - and the bills being introduced now to fund the plan - with little opposition. I will take notes for those who cannot make it.
Here is the
planning document, California’s
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan, which calls for the massive forest
clearances, across CA, for increased timber production, increased
biomass energy production and increased tree plantation programs. A much more detailed,
less glossy document is the Vegetation
Treatment Plan Environmental Impact Report (VTP EIR).
CCI and many other groups responded to the VTP EIR, recognizing that the plan would not make conditions safer for communities. It's a larger file - I can send it separately. One of CCI's comment letters is attached.
Larry had asked
for photos of ongoing clearcuts here in Sonoma - here are a few, attached. Some have fire scars, all were fully green before they were cut. The
agencies provided permission and this was called a "salvage
operation" – which is currently going on (Walbridge Fire area). In another area, mature redwood stands are being cut down - all are alive and healthy.
More documentations are needed.They talk about removing trees and snags to reduce fire risk - which has failed to reduce fire risk during large wildfires.
Well, that's it for now.
Lots to hear about - Looking forward to our conversation.
Best regards,
Maya
For the Wednesday Feb 24 zoom call, Rick Halsey, CCI, indicated he will be available at noon on Wednesday as he has an appointment a little later in the afternoon - I really hope that works for all as it's early in the afternoon. Chad Hanson also indicated he will be available. Rachel Fazio offered to set up the Zoom call. I am waiting to hear back - and will send it as soon as I have it.
The main discussion will be the State's plans for massive forest treatments focusing on large-scale forest extractions and other vegetation clearance - and the bills being introduced now to fund the plan - with little opposition. I will take notes for those who cannot make it.
Here is the planning document, California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan, which calls for the massive forest clearances, across the CA, for increased timber production, increased biomass energy production and increased tree plantation programs. A much more detailed, less glossy document is the Vegetation Treatment Plan Environmental Impact Report (VTP EIR).
CCI and many other groups responded to the VTP EIR (attached documents), recognizing that the plan would not make conditions safer for communities.
Larry had asked for photos of ongoing clearcuts here in Sonoma - here are a few, attached. More documentations are needed. As you can see, all the trees are alive. Some have fire scars, all were fully green before they were cut. The agencies provided permission and this was called a "salvage operation" – which is currently going on (Walbridge Fire area). In another area, mature redwood stands are being cut down - all are alive and healthy.
Well, that's it for now. Looking forward to our conversation.
Best regards,
Maya
My apologies, the VTP EIR hyperlink was not going to the document.
Thanks for alerting me.
Here is the link to the VTP EIR:
https://bof.fire.ca.gov/projects-and-programs/calvtp/
It’s on this CCI website page:
https://www.californiachaparral.org/threats/cal-fire/
More documents will be sent tomorrow.
Best regards,
Maya
Secretary Speaker Series Wade Crowfoot Feb. 23, 2021
Title: Paradigm Shift – Strengthening our Wildfire Resilience
Focus on new state WILDFIRE AND FOREST RESILIENCE ACTION PLAN
Host: Secretary Crowfoot
Panelists:
Irvin Jim, Tribal Leader and Supervisor, Alpine County. Biomass energy proponent and business advocate. See CHIPs program now under way. http://www.calaveraschips.org/
Susie Kirschner, Inland Empire RDC. San Bernardino National Forest. Working with USDA Forest Service on forest and vegetation management. https://www.iercd.org/about
Todd Sloat, Fall River RCD, Northeast CA, Burney Falls, Lassen National Forest. Biomass energy proponent, forest management. https://www.fallriverrcd.org/about_us
Karen Gaffney, North Coast Resource Partnership, also Sonoma County Open Space District. Mostly talked about science and data being collected and partnerships that resulted in various projects. https://northcoastresourcepartnership.org/
Legislators
Assemblyman Jim Wood – Strong message to “eliminate greentape,” specicially CEQA streamlining to allow more, faster forest management. Direct Quote: “One of the biggest impediments is CEQA. Remember these projects are improving environmental quality.”
Spoke about fuel breaks, vegetation management, home hardening. Emphasized need for regional approach, not one size fits all. Wanted funding for “early action” not currently in state budget.
Senator Henry Stern – Strong proponent of focusing on homes and home hardening, ignition zone around homes, and ember driven fires. Direct quote: It is not that walls of fires that were burning down homes”.
He wants to see “early action” and “sustained action” and to to find some way to build consensus, rural, urban, exurban and build a coalition.
Crowfoot comments: California’s diverse landscapes and communities require REGIONALLY TAILORED STRATEGIES and actions.
CALFire is outmoded is facing severity and scale. We need to do more up front.
Building wildfire resilience means restoring the health of landscapes and strengthening wildfire preparation within our communities.
NOT EITHER BUT BOTH.
Low intensity fire can improve forest health, biodiversity and public health safety.
Scaling up landscape management provide economic benefits.
Strong partnerships. Federal own half the lands.
Double down on wildfire resilience with Action Plan.
Comprehensive framework to strengthen wildfire resilience and forest health.
Helps to implement recent legislation and Executive Orders.
Advances 100 specific actions.
Shared Stewardship Agreement with USFS.
Ten times more $$$ in wildfire
Increase the Pace and Scale of Landscape Health $512 million
Protection of communities 373 million
Manage forests for Economic and Environmental goas 76 million, alternative wood products market
Drive innovation 39 million.
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