Experts argue controlled fires can help forests
Scientists led by Dr. Bruce Kilgore say occasional prescribed fires aid forest ecosystems by clearing fuel buildup and maintaining balance. Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks show groves may need fire to survive, prompting a shift from total fire suppression to selective, controlled burning with limits in developed or high fuel areas.
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Pacific Gas and Electric honors 4183 employees this year
Pacific Gas and Electric Company will honor 4183 Northern and Central California employees for five to 45 years of service. Of the 26333 total employees, 25 percent have 20 or more years. William Leekins and John Steele of Lompoc receive five-year citations. A safety seminar at Cal Poly SLO on May 17 targets OSHA understanding. 10am start, Engineering West patio. $3.50 advance, $4 at door, lunch included. Century 21 Weber & Armstrong announces Gilbert E. Essell joining as real estate salesman.
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