Jerry vs Jerry round 19

The current Jerry Brown is the one who wants to cut dead trees, the other Jerry Brown is from 1975 and he prays to trees.

Right Wing News: Brown had written to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to request aid for what he called “the worst epidemic of tree mortality in its modern history,” requiring “action on all fronts.” Brown said that the proliferation of dead trees could pose additional danger for California wildfires. However, some environmentalists disputed the governor’s scientific assertions. The New York Times reports:

Brian Nowicki of the Center for Biological Diversity said Mr. Brown was conflating dead trees with wildfire risk when there is not a clear connection. He said maintaining forests for wildlife habitat was crucial in dealing with the effects of climate change. “This oversimplifies a process and a look at the forest that could confound meaningful ways to manage our forests,” Mr. Nowicki said. The center, a national conservation group, also questioned the need to suspend state environmental laws, which require public input.