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US officials have proposed increasing logging on federal lands in the Pacific Northwest to address wildfires and support rural economies, modifying a forest management plan from 1994. The U.S. Forest Service's proposal, aiming to enhance forest resilience against climate change, could boost timber harvests by over 33% and create more timber-related jobs, though it has raised concerns among environmentalists about the potential impact on old-growth forests. A public comment period will follow, with a final decision expected by early 2026.
Source: YAHOO