The County of Riverside is soliciting quotations from a Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) for the felling of dead, dying, and diseased trees in the San Jacinto Mountains range of the San Bernardino National Forest. The project aims to remove up to 350 trees and focuses on increasing carbon sequestration, increasing carbon storage, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions during wildfires. The contract was awarded to Pearson Wood Service, who submitted the most responsive and responsible bid.
• The project involves the removal of up to 350 dead, dying, and diseased trees
• The project aims to increase carbon sequestration, increase carbon storage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during wildfires
• The contract was awarded to Pearson Wood Service
• The project is funded by the California Climate Investment (CCI) Grant for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Hazardous Fuel Reduction