At first glance, it may sound as if this is just more of the typical governmental madness we’re used to seeing in California, and there may still be some elements of that at play. But it’s a serious topic that’s being debated on the West Coast and they’ll want to be careful how they handle it. The issue involves the spate of wildfires that have been ripping through the state over the past several years and the staggering damage they have done to the forests of giant sequoia trees that are only found in California. The National Park Service wants to give the forests a leg up in recovering now that the rainy seasons have returned by planting saplings. That makes sense, right? But not everyone agrees, and a collection of environmental groups, some specifically formed to protect the forests, are suing the Park Service to stop the planting plan. As crazy as it probably sounds, they may have a point. (LA Times)Read More
Californians are Suing to Stop the Planting of Trees
