We still have more than 6 billion standing dead trees in the west, and they're all creating this massive tinderbox just waiting to ignite. And really, that pairs into our water quality, which is always a top priority in Colorado. 80% of Colorado's municipal water comes from our natural forests. So if we have unhealthy forests, then we have unhealthy watersheds. So active forest management is certainly something that I want to focus on. (35:51–35:56)
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