Prescribed burns planned
Over the coming months, the U.S. Forest Service plans to conduct six prescribed burns in the Cheoah and Tusquitee Ranger Districts of the Nantahala National Forest in Clay, Cherokee and Graham counties. These low-to-medium-intensity burns aim to create healthier, more resilient forests that are better able to support wildlife while also reducing the risk of wildfire.
Planned burns in Cherokee County:
• Hanging Dog Campground and boat ramp, 1,000 acres.
Planned Burns in Clay County:
• Fires Creek, 8,100 acres
• Buck Creek, 350 acres
• Meeting House area, 2,100 acres.
• Shell Stand/Cook Branch area, 1,100 acres
• Cheoah Ranger District Office, 20 acres
The dates and actual units burned will depend on weather conditions. Crews will wait for proper wind and humidity conditions to conduct the burns, and burns will occur only when environmental conditions permit. Some roads or trails may be closed to ensure safety while the bur
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UNITE HERE Local 11 Announces Growing Support of Chateau Marmont Boycott as Stonewall Democratic Club and WeHo Elected Leaders Sign On
March 9, 2021 GMT
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) Mar 8, 2021
The Stonewall Democratic Club has pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont until it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all workers regardless of their race, sex, or background feel treated with dignity and respect.
The Chateau Marmont fired virtually its entire workforce in March 2020, leaving workers who had dedicated decades of their lives to the hotel without job security or affordable healthcare during the pandemic. Many of the hotel’s workers have since spoken out about their experiences working at “Hollywood’s Playground,” prompting an outcry of concern from community leaders.