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I certainly agree that California's farmlands, ranch lands and
natural landscapes need to be managed for wildfire, climate change
and carbon sequestration.  However, it is totally erroneous to lump
forests, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral into a single category. 
Coastal sage scrub and chaparral can be managed similarly.  Forest
lands are in a different category altogether; they are in need of
prescribed burning and will benefit from such treatment. To treat
sage scrub and chaparral in this manner, however, will turn these
areas into flammable weed grasslands, which will prevent the return
of our native chaparral and sage scrub.  Please consult with
recognized outside experts like Richard H. Halsey on the
appropriate management of these lands.  Thank you for considering
my comments.

Respectfully,
Mary Lou Rosczyk
24435 Village Walk Place, #304
Murrieta, CA  92562