Is 'clear-cutting' the way to cut down on Utah's raging wildfires?
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Is 'clear-cutting' the way to cut down on Utah's raging wildfires? This is the new strategy Utah lawmakers are proposing to reduce fire danger.
Breakdown
- Utah officials are considering increased clear-cutting to address wildfires. 8s
- A joint resolution from several counties supports more tree removal. 38s
- Some officials claim prior tree removal helped limit fire damage in Pine Valley. 45s
- Ecologist Chad Hansen argues that removing trees increases fire speed and severity. 1m 13s
- Experts recommend creating defensible space around homes as a better wildfire mitigation strategy. 1m 30s