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The increased levels of carbon and other greenhouse gases are contributing to global warming and the climate changes that are increasing the size and intensity of Western fires, the scientists wrote. American forests account for 20 to 40 percent of all carbon sequestered or captured in the nation.

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The worst fire he's seen burned on the 180,000 acres of forestland he manages for billionaire Tim Blixseth burned only 100 acres in 2003.

It's a far cry from the 708,000 acres burning on national forest lands in Idaho.

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Sounds like he's trying to make comparisons that might be out of balance. They also can restrict entry, is that what you want for our public lands? By restricting entry, making the forest look like corn fields with nice even rows of trees, by eliminating any other vegatation, that might sustain wildlife, they can also keep better control, something that makes you west coast libs happy.



Edited by Hellbender (08/19/07 06:36 PM)

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