In 2022, the California Board of Forestry & Fire Protection stated that creating biofuels as a result of carefully maintained forestry could "play a key role in sustainable, healthy forests; reduced wildfire risk; increased carbon sequestration; improved air quality; and increased energy security." This suggests that implementing sustainable forestry practices could significantly aid in both environmental health and wildfire prevention.
Gloria Alonso Cruz of the community organization Little Manila Rising expressed concerns about the biofuel facility's potential health impacts, stating it shouldn't be placed in "an overburdened community that is actively trying to overcome these conditions." This highlights the tension between environmental efforts and community health.
Critics of the Stockton project focus on its location and effectiveness, questioning whether converting trees to biofuel is the most efficient means of wildfire mitigation, especially in a region already battling air quality issues.
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