Cecilia Greco

As climate change heightens wildfire activity and extends the wildfire season, it is imperative to implement commonsense, responsible methods of active forest management to control and mitigate wildfires. …With six out of the last seven years being the planet’s most intense wildfire seasons on record, active forest management is vital in mitigating the effects of fires and preventing future fires from spreading uncontrollably. …active forest management cannot be implemented unless bureaucratic red tape is cut and environmental review processes are reformed. …Active forest management involves using time-tested and systematic techniques to reduce the occurrence of wildfires. …To go from fire mismanagement to active management, two members of the House Committee on Natural Resources have proposed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. The act aims to streamline the environmental review process for efficient approval of forest management projects, ensuring they are timely and cost-effective.