AB 2494 moves state forests away from timber production toward restoration, carbon and biodiversity goals. Forestry and farm groups say active logging reduces fire risk, while the author argues the ...

Firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service gather to pray on Jan. 15, 2025, in Altadena amid deadly wildfires that raged across the Los Angeles area. (Photo by John Locher/Associated Press) President ...

LEWISTON – The budget reconciliation bill being debated in the U.S. Senate mandates a dramatic increase in federal timber sales. The Senate version of the bill calls for the U.S. Forest Service to ...

A key account is expected to have a deficit by June. Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove argues his decision to set aside some ...

A sign for Allegheny National Forest, where local officials are pushing for more logging. Local officials are pushing for more logging in Pennsylvania’s only national forest, and the federal ...

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing logging southwest of Glenwood Springs, involving about 2,600 acres in what’s known as the Fourmile area along the borders of Pitkin, Mesa and Garfield counties.

Section 1. Purpose. The production of timber, lumber, paper, bioenergy, and other wood products (timber production) is critical to our Nation’s well-being. Timber production is essential for crucial ...