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This is information that partners have shared. Some of it may be directly relevant to our shared work in the 2-3-2 geography, some it may be pertinent to specific partners or specific geographies, and some of it may apply to all of us as humans, outside of the 2-3-2 context. Please share information that you think belongs here with Page Buono, page.buono@gmail.com and/or Dana Hayward, dana@mountainstudies.org
April 6, 2020: Resources from NMSF
March 20, 2020: A news release from the Carson National Forest explains a temporary suspension of prescribed burning during the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 24, 2020: Reference the New Mexico Department of Public Health Essential Businesses page for exemption information about forestry work, natural resource extraction, and roads work. According to EMNRD (New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department) the following exemptions may apply to forest and watershed work: Forest thinning for public safety including wildland fire protection Wood products manufacturing of construction materials, pellets and firewood for home heating Road repair and construction
March 26, 2020: A News release from the Carson National Forest clarifies developed recreation closures
March 27, 2020: Amended Public Health Order – Authorized Business
March 21, 2020: An article in the Vail Daily explains how Eby Creek Mesa residents are preparing for the threat of wildfire during COVID-19 isolation
March 25, 2020: Governor Polis issues an executive order for Coloradans to stay in place due to the presence of COVID-19 in the state. Fire prevention and response are essential services according to the order, which should include forest thinning, timber sales, forest management, and fire mitigation projects
March 25, 2020: The Fire Smart L.L.C COVID 19 Policy from Durango, CO describes the importance of completing fire mitigation work within an appropriate time frame to protect communities
March 20, 2020: In this article from the Woodworking Network, forest products are described as an essential service during
March 26, 2020: From the Healthy Forests and Healthy Communities Newsletter:
March 27, 2020: USDA Rural Development launches a COVID-19 Resource Page for customers, partners, and stakeholders to use to better understand how the Agency is working to help rural residents, businesses, and communities impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak
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