From Name

From Email

To Name

To Email

Message

New Forest Service Rules Aim to Prevent Wildfires Sparked by Power Lines

from Oregon Public Broadcasting, July 13, 2020

New Forest Service Rules Aim to Prevent Wildfires Sparked by Power Lines Oregon Public Broadcasting, July 13, 2020 The Forest Service's new rule is intended to reduce the risk of future wildfires near electrical grids as the agency will work with utility companies for routine removal of dead and dying trees that pose fire risks. The agency will also streamline the review and approval process of the removal of trees and vegetation maintenance requests on national forests and grasslands and on abutting lands within right-of-ways for electric and transmission lines. It's being trumpeted by supportive lawmakers as a move that will lower the costs of delivering electricity to homes and communities. READ MORE

more