Hearings and Business Meetings

FULL COMMITTEE FIELD HEARING: Colorado Wildfires

August 15, 2012
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.

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  • Ms. Nancy Fishering

    Vice President
    Colorado Timber Industry Association, Montrose, CO

Witness Panel 1

  • Mr. Mike King

    Executive Director
    Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Denver, CO
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  • Mr. Jimbo Buickerood

    Public Lands Coordinator
    San Juan Citizens Alliance, Durango, CO
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  • Dr. Merrill Kaufman

    Scientist Emeritus
    Rocky Mountain Research Station, Montrose, CO
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  • Ms. Nancy Fishering

    Vice President
    Colorado Timber Industry Association, Montrose, CO
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  • Mr. Jim Hubbard

    Deputy Chief
    USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC