Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged President Trump to increase federal investment in forest management as California faces a severe wildfire season. The state has allocated over $4 billion for wildfire protection, which starkly contrasts with the federal government's $7 billion for all federal lands nationwide. Newsom's draft order aims to establish federal policies that match successful state strategies in an effort to improve firefighting capabilities and address staffing shortages caused by recent cuts. He emphasized the significance of federal support due to the government owning 57% of California's forests.
Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized the need for the federal government to significantly increase its investments in forest management, stating California's contributions are substantial but insufficient compared to the need.
The state of California has dedicated over $4 billion to wildfire protection and forest resilience, while federal investment for nationwide forest management remains significantly lower.
Newsom pointed out that the U.S. government controls 57% of California's forestland, which underscores the importance of federal funding and support for local wildfire management efforts.
A draft order proposes that federal policies should match the best practices of advanced states, including restoring staffing and funding cuts to enhance firefighting capabilities.
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