SUMMIT COUNTY — Property owners living near fire-prone forests overwhelmingly support thinning and other mechanical treatments to reduce the risk of damaging blazes, and they also trust resource managers to do the right thing — in part because of the looming threat.
The degree of trust expressed in a series of surveys in seven states surprised the researchers who conducted the surveys. The findings have been published in the International Journal of Wildland Fire.
“Declining forest health and wildfire are such serious and increasing threats that we are beginning to see partnerships forming among mill owners, logging contractors, residents and environmental groups,” said Bruce Shindler, an Oregon State University professor in the department of forest ecosystems and society. “The stakes are just too high for everyone.”
Other fire news- this big AZ fire is 100% contained now!
"SUMMIT COUNTY — Fire officials said July 8 that the 538,000-acre Wallow Fire is 100 percent contained and have re-opened the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to visitors."
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But less trust in the enviros? The residents want these forests thinned and logged but the green movement is fighting the proposals preferring to set the stage with thousands of acres of drying fire fuel.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
Just got back from the Granby/Grand Lake area, and it's heartbreaking to see the amount of beetle kill there. Haven't been to Summit County but I understand it's even worse. The thought of the conflagration that can ensue if something isn't done is terrifying. Lots of work has been done to get some properties cleared but it's a drop in the bucket.
