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California Task Force Highlights Faster Wildfire Project Approvals At Sierra Meeting

Local leaders at the meeting highlighted regional efforts in the Central Sierra, including cross-boundary forest projects, workforce development, and new funding approaches. Examples included large-scale forest restoration efforts, expanded use of prescribed fire and new biomass facilities aimed at reducing forest waste. Panelists also pointed to growing efforts to build a wildfire workforce, with tribal programs, private companies, and local businesses contributing to fuels reduction and forest management work. Read more at: Mymotherlode article