SB 653: Wildfire prevention: environmentally sensitive vegetation management.

The bill aims to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk over the long term by supporting native wildlife and biodiversity. It defines environmentally sensitive vegetation management as a project that reduces wildfire risk while preserving native species. The bill requires state public entities to consider specific criteria in their funding guidelines for grant programs that support environmentally sensitive vegetation management projects. This will help local governments prevent future high-intensity wildland fires and implement effective fuels management strategies.