Thank you, Senator Risch.
There are certainly those who would suggest there is a difference between timber harvesting and fuel reduction.
So making good neighbor authorities permanent is crucial as well.
We would like to thank Senator Udall and Senator Risch for their work on this important legislation.
Those are excellent.
I understand wanting to hew closely to what you think the intent of the law was.
Us westerners hang together, whether we are Rocky Mountain westerners or we are far westerners like Senator Wyden.
The purpose of today's hearing is to receive testimony on several bills pending before the subcommittee.
This epidemic is creating serious concerns in our communities regarding our forested regions, the recreational economies...
We urge the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee to advance this legislation as soon as possible.
Wouldn't the fuels treatment perhaps reduce that severity effect?