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June 10, 2023
Smoke from massive forest fires in Canada has drifted into northeastern US. Air quality alerts are in effect in 12-15 states. People have been advised to stay indoors. Our northern neighbor is responsible. No apology from Trudeau.
The idiots in Washington are using this serious event to “fan the flames” about climate change. Our leaders are either stupid or blatantly pushing a false narrative. Experts in the field of forest management all agree that management practices of public forests are the major cause of this event.
Here are the facts:
- Almost all major forest fires occur on public land. Privately owned land is managed to prevent major fires. Private land is an asset to owners. The land is protected.
- Forest fires are most often started by lightning strikes, arsonists, and people in the woods not obeying regulations/laws or ignoring safe practices. Fires occur every year.
- Fuel load within the forest is the major cause of large fires. Dead or dying trees are not removed, grasses are not removed, fire breaks are not built, invasive species are not eradicated, controlled burns are not performed, lower-level brush is not cleared.
- Fire fighters are used to put out fires. They are heroes and perform dangerous work. Most are part-time workers, called upon as fires develop. That service must continue, but we also need full-time forest management personnel to perform the services mentioned above.
- Regrettably, forest management practices are criticized by environmental activists. These activists influence our ignorant and cowardly politicians. So, nothing gets done. Just look at California. Every year that state has wildfires. Fools!
- And two very important thoughts-just think about all the water being used to fight these fires. Water is a scarce resource. And lastly, a single tree can remove about 48lbs of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Think about the millions of trees destroyed by these fires. And the smoke!!
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