Three Bitterroot thinning projects announced
By PERRY BACKUS of the Ravalli Republic
DARBY - Chuck Oliver doesn't have to look far to be reminded why many in Darby hope the U.S. Forest Service will start thinning national forest lands around town soon.
From the front window of his district ranger's office, Oliver can see the trees blackened by last summer's Tin Cup fire.
Some sound firefighting, a few strategic breaks in the thick timber and a fortunate change in the wind kept the fire from roaring right into Darby. For two days, the fire was the top priority of national firefighting resources.
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DARBY - Chuck Oliver doesn't have to look far to be reminded why many in Darby hope the U.S. Forest Service will start thinning national forest lands around town soon.
From the front window of his district ranger's office, Oliver can see the trees blackened by last summer's Tin Cup fire.
Some sound firefighting, a few strategic breaks in the thick timber and a fortunate change in the wind kept the fire from roaring right into Darby. For two days, the fire was the top priority of national firefighting resources.
Link to full article.
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