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Ranchers tell House panel grazing supports multiple use and reduces wildfire risk
Summary
Tim Canterbury, president of the Public Lands Council, told the subcommittee that federally permitted grazing supports regional economies and wildfire mitigation, and urged targeted funding for monitoring and permitting to reduce litigation and delays.
Tim Canterbury, President of the Public Lands Council, said federal grazing permits and active livestock management are central to the multiple‑use mandate and to reducing wildfire risk on Western public lands.
“Grazing reduces wildfire risk by more than 40%,” Canterbury said, explaining that targeted grazing and thoughtful rotation help manage fuels that otherwise…
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