U.S. officials are proposing increased logging on federal lands to fight wildfires and support rural economies, overhauling a 30-year-old forest management plan.
The proposed changes could increase timber harvests by at least 33%, potentially more than 200%, according to a draft environmental study.
Federal officials argue that increased logging will help mitigate wildfire risks and support rural jobs in communities affected by mill closures.
The new plan allows cutting trees up to 120 years old to help grow larger, fire-resistant old growth trees by reducing younger tree density.
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