Hearings and Business Meetings
Aug 15 2012
FULL COMMITTEE FIELD HEARING: Colorado Wildfires
University of Colorado, Centennial Room 203, Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, Colorado 12:00 PM
The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the recent Colorado wildfires, focusing on lessons learned that can be applied to future suppression, recovery and mitigation efforts. The Fourmile Canyon Fire report that was released on July 25th will be discussed, as will projections for future wildfire conditions and best practices that can improve forest health.
Witness Panel 1
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Executive DirectorColorado Department of Natural Resources, Denver, COKing Testimony, 08.15.2012.pdf (135.2 KBs)
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Public Lands CoordinatorSan Juan Citizens Alliance, Durango, COBuickerood Testimony 08.15.12.pdf (95.1 KBs)
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Scientist EmeritusRocky Mountain Research Station, Montrose, COKaufmann Testimony 08.15.2012.pdf (64.9 KBs)
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Mr. Jim HubbardDeputy ChiefUSDA Forest Service, Washington, DC
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Vice PresidentColorado Timber Industry Association, Montrose, COFishering Testimony, 08.15.2012.pdf (151.5 KBs)