CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE
INTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 20, 2022
Location Old State Library
Colorado State Forest Service - Committee Discussion Only
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09:16:28 AM |
Matt McCombs, Director and State Forester,
Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) gave a presentation on the CSFS. The
presentation was an overview of the CSFS, their duties, services they provide,
and the Colorado State Nursery the committee invested in.
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09:29:03 AM |
Mr. McCombs answered questions from the committee on the reforestation process, forest management, native species, forest density, replanting efficacy, and wildfire risk software.
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09:48:14 AM |
Mr. McCombs continued his presentation, giving an overview on legislation that impacted CSFS.
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10:03:32 AM |
The committee commented
on the recent legislation.
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10:12:00 AM |
Mr. McCombs continued his presentation, giving an overview of funding, challenges forests and CSFS is facing, impacts of wildfires increasing, workforce capacity challenges, and national cohesive strategy.
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10:17:22 AM |
Mr. McCombs answered questions from the committee on workforce needs and forestry experts.
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