I live in NW Arkansas,  but I  was born and raised in California. I have been in almost every forest in the state of California and I must say that I too, even though I am not residing, feel that the communities must be involved in the protection of these great vast and beautiful ecosystems, even if it means getting in bed with the carbon snatchers. If no one does anything, before you know it the rich will get richer and well you know the rest. The money would not only profit private landowners and communities in the Sierras, it will promote goodwill with people like me who like to spend my money in those communities visiting all the beautiful places I like so much. It would profit the sustainment of the forests which in turn would continue to enrich the lives of many.

Go get um,

Robin