Adam Aton writes for E&E News that the infrastructure bill protects forests for climate resilience.
- Climate change has made wildfire season longer and drier and government policies have often hindered resiliency efforts.
- The current version of the infrastructure proposal allocates funding for prescribed burns, tree harvesting, and projects that prevent wildfires.
- Fiscally responsible investments in conservation and resiliency are important for lessening the damage that comes from wildfires.
“The bipartisan infrastructure deal moving through the Senate includes at least $5.75 billion for restoring, monitoring and researching forests, according to the legislative text and summary. Beyond money, the package also includes policies that could make it easier to prepare for wildfires.”
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