On Monday, two Assembly committees are scheduled to hear various perspectives on California’s urgent tree mortality problem stemming from pest infestation as a result of the ongoing drought. The joint hearing, to be held by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Resources and Transportation, will bring together representatives from federal, state, and local governments, as well as private land owners and resources conservation interests.
The hearing is to gather information on State’s progress in dealing with the tree mortality problem, the challenges facing land managers as they try to mitigate the impacts of the bark beetle infestation, as well as an update on the activities of the Tree Mortality Task Force. The joint hearing will take place on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in State Capitol Room 447. Public comment is also welcome from those who attend the hearing.