Pete Stiglich-Dare I Say Things have only gotten worse, not better

Mr. Stiglich has the story right--up to a point--concerning the fuels buildup in our forests due to a century of fire suppression. But he didn't mention the number one reason for increased fire hazard--logging, as has been amply shown by top scientific researchers. And--he is dead wrong when he discusses QLG and suggests that this is a good model for the entire West. Nothing could be further from the truth. QLG is a totally failed model driven by payoffs primarily from the timber industry. Two of their most vocal members have received over $470,000 in payments from the timber industry and Plumas and Lassen counties (our tax dollars)--without even having a contract in place. QLG is another name for corruption and it should not be supported by thinking people.

Vivian Parker wrote:

Mr. Stiglich has the story right--up to a point--concerning the fuels buildup in our forests due to a century of fire suppression. But he didn't mention the number one reason for increased fire hazard--logging, as has been amply shown by top scientific researchers. And--he is dead wrong when he discusses QLG and suggests that this is a good model for the entire West. Nothing could be further from the truth. QLG is a totally failed model driven by payoffs primarily from the timber industry. Two of their most vocal members have received over $470,000 in payments from the timber industry and Plumas and Lassen counties (our tax dollars)--without even having a contract in place. QLG is another name for corruption and it should not be supported by thinking people.

Okay...you obviously don't care for the QLG solution, although it's not all that clear exactly why. So, what's your plan to fix our forests and eliminate the threat of catastrophic fires?

It's easy to find fault, but more difficult to offer effective solutions.

I'm waiting......