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I strongly object to the merger of conifer forests and shrublands
into a single category. This is absolutely wrong scientifically,
and will lead to erroneous management practices over large parts of
the state for carbon sequestration, climate resilience, and
wildfire management. CARB should withdraw these fatally flawed
scenarios, provide a separate category for shrublands, and consult
with recognized outside experts on appropriate management
strategies. After scientifically, sound scenarios are recirculated,
a focus on conservation and restoration, carbon sequestration, and
climate resilience will be appropriate. Thank you for considering
my comments.  If this policy is enacted it would allow fire
agencies to construct very destructive "fire breaks" in preserved
wildlands that will not result in any enhanced fire safety, but
rather create large swaths of land that will require vast resources
to properly manage and keep free of highly combustible weeds and
invasives and contribute to creek turbidity.  

Kevin Barnard
Escondido Creek Conservancy
Board Member