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Jim Costa: “When the Native Americans managed Yosemite floor, they seemed to do a better job than we did.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
When the Native Americans managed Yosemite floor, they seemed to do a better job than we did.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on historical forest management practices compared to current methods.

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