The study process was able to point us toward a balance, based on good science and broad consultation, ... Whenever a balance is struck there are going to be those who will be displeased.
Every successful prescribed fire is a blow for safety in surrounding communities and for forest health. These forests are made safer by periodic fires -- a natural part of the evolution, growth and maintenance of healthy forests.
In recent years the Forest Service and land management agencies have been burning about 2 to 2 1/2 million acres a year with prescribed fires.
It's a very tough situation, ... We've got two, three more weeks, maybe a month of fire season, and the weather prognosis is not very good.
I think what he will be remembered for most in history is the way he connected with regular people and brought the mystery and beauty of oceans into our personal lives.
With those mistakes embedded in it, the process began with the agency and participants behind the curve.
This is sacred ground, ... Americans come here to learn of their past . . . their heritage. It is our obligation . . . to honor this sacred landscape by preserving it.
Mistakes began with the preparation of the prescribed fire plan, ... Had those calculations been properly done, there would have been a larger background personnel and support (team on hand).
We've got to do something to make these folks whole.
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