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DNR says silviculture work completed this biennium helped, but fire danger remains high
Summary
The Department of Natural Resources told commissioners it used one-time funding to accelerate silviculture work, retained seasonal fire staff and prioritized helicopter response; staff said the recent rain is temporary and fuels remain ready to ignite.
DNR staff told the Board of Commissioners that the agency used one-time funding in the last biennium to accelerate silviculture work (planting, precommercial thinning and related activities) and to retain some fire staff through the winter. A DNR presenter said the agency completed more silviculture work than previously scheduled as a result of that funding, but cautioned that the next two years will likely be tight on…
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