Is the Biden administration undermining proactive forest management practices?
On Friday, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced a “pause” of the prescribed burn program for 90 days. The decision comes after high-intensity wildfires have ravaged New Mexico.
“I am asking representatives from across the wildland fire and research community to conduct the national review and evaluate the entire prescribed fire program, from the best available science to on-the-ground implementation,” wrote USFS Chief Randy Moore in a statement. “Lessons learned and any resulting program improvements will be in place prior to resuming prescribed burning. I expect this to take about 90 days.”