Commissioners meet with new Yaak Valley Forest Council director
A view of the Cabinet/Yaak area facing north, toward the Yaak Valley in Lincoln County. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
County commissioners last week welcomed a reopening of dialogue with the Yaak Valley Forest Council, but said protecting area residents and property from wildfire remained a priority.
“When we look at … the volatility of the county, when you’re growing anywhere for 400 to 800 million board feet a year and only treating 400 or 500 or 600 acres a year, we’re in a world of hurt,” said Jerry Bennett, chair of the board and Troy District representative...
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