Biden Administration Proposes Targeted Logging in Old-Growth Forests

New plan aims to balance forest conservation with wildfire prevention, drawing mixed reactions from industry and environmentalists.

The proposal allows limited logging to reduce wildfire risks and protect forest health.
Environmentalists argue the plan doesn't go far enough in conserving old-growth forests.
Timber industry representatives express concern over new restrictions impacting their operations.
The plan follows a 2022 executive order to identify and conserve old-growth forests.
Wildfires, insects, and diseases are identified as the primary threats to these forests.