Trump administration raises logging quotas in national forests
The Trump administration has raised logging quotas by 25% in America's national forests to increase timber production and prevent fires. Environmental groups criticized the move, while the logging industry welcomed it.
Key Points
- 25% increase in timber quotas nationwide
- Focus on areas of California
- Initiative to address forest health crisis
Pros
- Increased timber production
- Prevention of fires by removing fuel and creating firebreaks
Cons
- Environmental impact
- Criticism from environmental groups