November 8, 2024
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship
The Mountain Democrat- Forest thinning is a necessary strategy for mitigating catastrophic wildfiresIn an article by The Mountain Democrat, Lori Parlin, El Dorado County Supervisor and Board Delegate for the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), discussed the ongoing wildfire crisis in California. She highlighted the devastating...
August 25, 2024
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship
Chico Enterprise-Record - A call to action: The urgent need for forest healthIn this commentary to the Chico Enterprise Record, Doug Teeter, Butte County Supervisor and Board Delegate for the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), stressed the need for proactive measures in forest management. He advocated...
November 6, 2023
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship
The Sacramento Bee - To avoid another wildfire disaster like Lahaina, we must build forest resiliencyIn an opinion piece, Butte County Supervisor and Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board Chair, Doug Teeter, reflects on the tragic impact of wildfires and critical need for preventative forest treatment, noting how the...
August 29, 2023
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship
Politico - Here’s where California still needs to rake its forestsIn an article by Politico, Staci Heaton, a policy advocate for the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), was quoted calling for an evaluation of why California remains far from its wildfire prevention goals, emphasizing...