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The U.S. Forest Service is pushing for a dramatic overhaul of forest management in the Blue Mountains, proposing to triple logging over the next decade—up to 364 million board feet—to revive a struggling timber economy. But critics warn it’s a reckless “raid” on one of America’s last wild places, dismantling protections for old-growth trees, wildlife, and water. While supporters hope it’ll bring jobs and revive shuttered mills, skeptics question whether the ambitious goals are even feasible given infrastructure limits. The proposal, still awaiting final approval, invites 90 days of public feedback before final decisions are made—setting the stage for a fierce debate over the future of these vast public lands.

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