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Biden administration old-growth forest proposal doesn’t ban logging, but still angers industry

The Biden administration plans to restrict logging in old growth forests threatened by climate change, allowing exceptions for wildfire prevention.
Officials will not implement a complete ban on old growth logging, going against environmentalist wishes.
Forest Service Deputy Chief Chris French emphasizes proactive management for forest longevity against wildfires, insects, and disease.

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The Epoch Times

Biden Administration Proposes to Limit Cutting Old-Growth Trees

The Biden administration has proposed restricting logging within old-growth forests to ensure millions of acres are conserved. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service submitted a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed plan amendment to the federal register on June 20. Specifically, the proposed amendment would modify all 128 forest land management plans to protect the country’s remaining old-growth trees, provid…

9 months ago·New York, United States

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The Lewiston Tribune

Old-growth logging would be further restricted under Biden administration plan

BILLINGS, Mont. — The Biden administration is advancing its plan to restrict logging within old-growth forests that are increasingly threatened by climate change, with exceptions that include cutting trees to make forests less susceptible to wildfires, according to a U.S.…

9 months ago·Calhoun, United States

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The Hill

Biden administration proposes to limit cutting old-growth trees

The Biden administration is proposing new protections for old-growth forests, but stopping short of blocking all logging of the carbon-storing plants. The Forest Service on Thursday proposed to limit the culling of these mature trees in national forests, stoking ire from some in the timber industry and cheers from environmental groups. Studies have shown that…

9 months ago·Washington, United States

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Associated Press News

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Biden administration old-growth forest proposal doesn't ban logging, but still angers industry

The Biden administration is advancing its plan to restrict logging within old-growth forests on federal lands that are increasingly threatened by climate change. A government analysis obtained by The Associated

9 months ago·United States

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