More forest thinning and controlled burns in the Sierra Nevada. That's what a top official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends to prevent catastrophic wildfires. And, as Capital Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports, the USDA official says those tools could also help provide more water to thirsty forests.
Feds Warn California To Thin Forests To Prevent Wildfires
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