Today I visited the #TamarackFire burn scar, where @NvDOW and @NevDCNR’s Division of Forestry are working to restore over 8,000 acres with plants, trees & flowers that benefit wildlife and are more resilient to the impacts of climate change, drought, and wildfire.
This is truly impressive work. I had the opportunity to ride-along as agencies used an NDF helicopter to spread 71,400 pounds of wildfire-resilient seedlings across the landscape from the air! 
Without taking strategic action to restore and re-seed the area with fire-resilient plants and trees, much of the landscape would likely convert to cheatgrass, making the area even more susceptible to annual catastrophic wildfire in the future.
I applaud @NvDOW, @NevDNCR and federal partners for collaborating on this important restoration project, which will protect NV families, community infrastructure, and critical habitat for native wildlife species like mule deer and sage-grouse.
This is a shining example of tangible, on-the-ground action that strengthens NV’s long-term resilience to wildfire, drought, & other climate change impacts. Restoring rangeland health also enhances wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation opportunities, grazing & tribal resources.
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