Communities across the Sierra are proactively preparing for wildfire, but language, economic, and social barriers are creating a divide between fire-ready community members and those who are not able to take proactive measures. In the extreme, wildfire causes loss of life, shelter, and livelihood. Emergency preparedness, the creation of defensible space, landowner assistance programs, fuels […]
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Media Release From: Sierra Nevada Conservancy Study: Investing in forests reduces megafires and saves millions Cost-benefit analysis in Sierra Nevada shows savings of up to 3 times to pay for treatments up front April 10, 2014 San Francisco, CA — A new study released today finds investing in proactive forest management activities can save up […]
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