LOS ANGELES — California’s largest lumber company is closing public access to its vast holdings of forestland in the state, citing wildfire concerns.
Sierra Pacific Industries last week said concerns over extreme drought conditions and increasing wildfire risks are prompting the company to close its forests to public access starting July 1. The closures could last through fall 2022.
“Despite some of the late spring rains, California is experiencing the driest conditions it has had in 1,200 years,” said Andrea Howell, spokesperson for Sierra Pacific Industries, in a statement.
