A year after a forest wildfire, the U.S. Forest Service assesses the damage but research shows that's not enough time to map restoration.

Last July, 21 scientists, loggers, conservationists, and tribal and government representatives were convened for one simple task: decide the future of Northwest forests.

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 — Tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is taking the next step to advance President Biden’s commitment to conserve old growth forests by publishing a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed national old growth forest plan amendment. The proposed amendment will be available tomorrow in the Federal Register, and will be open for public comment for 90 days following publication.

1974 Forest Practices Act laid foundation for logging rules in Washington’s forests