| First Name | Gary |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Gilbert |
| Email Address | hikergail2010@gmail.com |
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| Subject | SORE |
| Comment | I am a believer in reasonable environmental laws but the proposed SORE regulations are not practical in CALFIRE's State Responsibility Areas, areas governed by PRC 4291. We have 4.5 acres adjacent to the Sierra National Forest. We've lost 45 mature ponderosa pines to the bark beetle infestation along with numerous large oaks. It would be impossible to clear and remove these fire hazards with battery powered chainsaws. Since we are adjacent to the Sierra National Forest where no land clearing or management has occurred it is incumbent upon us to weed eat our 4.5 acres to provide a margin of safety to our home. A battery powered weed eater does not have the horsepower necessary, or the battery life, to complete this task and comply with CALFIRE's requirements. We respectfully request an exemption from SORE regulations for residents residing in State Responsibility Areas of California. Gary Gilbert, Retired CalFire Region Chief |
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| Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2021-11-09 13:04:15 |
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