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Trump's Timber Law: Double Sales, Risk Wildfires by 2032

9/4/2025

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President Trump's new law aims to double timber sales by 2032, increasing logging on public lands and wildfire risks.
The law removes protections for large trees and permits long-term contracts with private companies, potentially harming competition.
Environmental reviews are being streamlined, and the Forest Service faces staffing cuts, jeopardizing forest management effectiveness.
Experts anticipate a slight rise in logging but predict more severe wildfires from accumulated dry fuels.

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Story summary

President Trump's new law aims to double timber sales by 2032, increasing logging on public lands and wildfire risks.
The law removes protections for large trees and permits long-term contracts with private companies, potentially harming competition.
Environmental reviews are being streamlined, and the Forest Service faces staffing cuts, jeopardizing forest management effectiveness.
Experts anticipate a slight rise in logging but predict more severe wildfires from accumulated dry fuels.