The New York Times:
Firefighters Race to Save a Treasured Sequoia Grove in California
"Giant sequoias can live for thousands of years, but wildfires have killed staggering numbers of the trees in recent years." |
Troubling headlines like this are becoming all too common.
Over the past decade,
we’ve lost 20% of the sequoias to fire caused by years of drought, disease, and forest mismanagement.
If we don’t act now, this once-fire-resilient species is vulnerable to
complete elimination.
That’s why Scott re-introduced the Save Our Sequoias Act to protect California’s iconic tree before it’s too late.
We need to hear from our strongest supporters on Scott’s bold climate action: Do you stand with Scott behind his work to protect these towering trees?
For generations, the giant sequoia has been an iconic species that has provided immense cultural, environmental, and recreational benefits.
Not only have warming temperatures and drought caused by climate change created an environment that is killing sequoias at an alarming rate, but the resultant wildfires also create pollution that causes impact comparable to the entire energy sector in California – a troubling cycle that must be stopped.
The Save Our Sequoias Act will enhance collaboration of land management between federal and local governments, fund comprehensive sequoia restoration projects, strengthen emergency procedures, and more.
Scott is working to combat climate change and ensure the giant sequoias stand safely in their natural habitat for years to come – but we need to know you stand with this bold action.
Are you with us in this fight to preserve California’s iconic sequoias?
– Peters HQ
