FEMA Plans Clear-Cutting 85,000 Berkeley and Oakland Trees

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42. As a native & still resdent of that area I say "THANK GOD, CAN YOU START TOMORROW?"

Those canyons have burned in devastating ways twice in my life: in 1971 and even worse in 1991. The primary fuel is introduced trees, Australian Eucalyptus to be specific. One of the clever ways this tree propagates is via brush fires. Speaking from extensive personal experience these trees are very difficult if not impossible to eradicate.

The author of the article is impassioned but disingenuous and highly selective of the targeted flora in the area. Both canyons have extensive UC AG dept study areas, any one hiking up there can't help encountering signs and warnings. UC is vigilent in protecting these areas.

The city of Oakland and Oakland hills residents have struggled for years trying to eradicate these trees FEMA"s assistance is very much needed.