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On the recordAugust 10, 2023
Our segmented view of the landscape has led us to tragedy after tragedy.
Said by
Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman critiques the fragmented approach to land management contributing to wildfires.

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