A new study addresses challenges in estimating costs for mechanical thinning in Western U.S. forests to reduce wildfire risks, proposing improvements to the Timber Expense Appraisal system for better contractor participation and efficiency. Researchers emphasize transparency to attract more bids and accelerate restoration projects.
Source: R&R Magazine. Original: https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91929-the-restoration-triangle-improving-the-claims-ecosystem-with-technology
