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Idaho Doubles Timber Sales, Boosts Wildfire Prevention
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Idahos logging and timber sales from National Forest lands are set to double within five years, aiming for one hundred million board feet annually. This partnership between the state and U.S. Forest Service aims to reduce wildfire risk, protect communities, improve forest health, and boost local economies. The initiative aligns with a presidential executive order to increase timber production from federal lands. Priority areas for logging include regions near McCall and North Idaho, with revenue reinvested into habitat restoration and recreation improvements. However, concerns remain about staffing levels within the Forest Service, despite stable staffing at district and forest levels.
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