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Forest Rules Are Changing

The rules governing Oregon’s 16-million acres of national forests are being updated. Tom Knappenberger of the U.S. Forest Service they need to be able to adapt to the unexpected: “To make it more flexible and responsive to changing climates and conditions and other conditions on the ground; such as forest fires or volcanic eruptions.” Environmentalists say the proposed new rules don't do enough to protect wildlife habitat from development and logging.

 

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