Trump administration issues emergency order to open California forests for logging
In a move that could substantially reshape California’s natural landscape, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an emergency order Friday to accelerate timber harvesting across nearly 113 million ...
State’s new fire maps won’t push up insurance rates, industry says
Despite a five-fold increase in state-designated danger zones, private carriers use their own risk templates for determining ...
USDA orders California national forests open for major logging
Mudslide risk could increase in Southern California burn areas if trees are cleared, public lands advocate says.
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House hearing held on bill to have Oregon Dept. of Forestry lease and manage Ochoco National Forest
The Oregon House Committee on Climate held a hearing Friday on House Bill 3846. It creates a pilot program that would allow ...
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'Speechless': Green Country leaders say Forestry Service is needed
Without the Department of Forestry Services, my county would be hurting so bad,” Okmulgee County Emergency Management ...
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Utility Company Pushing Bills Limiting Wildfire Liability in Multiple States
Oregon-based Pacificorp is pushing shield bills in its home state after convincing lawmakers in three other states to offer ...
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PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, western states, limiting utility wildfire liability, damages
In five western states, PacifiCorp is involved in bills that would offer some protection against lawsuits for ...
PacifiCorp contributes to bills throughout West to limit liability in wildfires
Bills in Oregon would provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of protection from ...
Southern California fire danger zones increase 76% in new maps
Cities with first-time fire zone designations include Santa Monica, La Cañada-Flintridge, South Pasadena, Alhambra, ...