California lumber company to close public access to forest
California’s largest lumber company is closing public access to its vast holdings of forestland in the state, citing wildfire concerns. Sierra Pacific Industries last week said concerns over extreme drought conditions and increasing wildfire risks are prompting the company to close its forests to public access starting July 1. The closures could last through fall 2022. … California is currently under drought emergency orders, as the state recently saw its driest January, February and March on record in 100 years, according to state officials.
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