What’s at Stake: Wild, Sacred Areas of Public Land on the Chopping Block

We took a walk last month through woodlands that have been “thinned” by the Plumas Fire Safe Council and those areas the USFS is set to treat similarly, and we ask questions about the sanity of those who support such projects, despite growing evidence that these practices put forests and communities at risk.

FRA! contacted Plumas Fire Safe Council (PFSC) for more information about the Iron Horse thinning project. Since these are taxpayer-funded projects, PFSC is obligated to provide this info to the public.

FRA: “Could you please send over details about the project referenced, eg. cost of project, source of funds, etc…? How many acres are we talking about? Also, please feel free to send over any evidence you have that tree removal farther than 200 feet from structures can save structures or lives…thank you”

Plumas Fire Safe Council Board President replied:

“…Your recent requests take time from our staff’s schedule…..We are not obligated to provide this information to you or anyone else on demand…”