Public invited to comment on plan to possibly triple logging in eastern Oregon national forests

The U.S. Forest Service is looking to overhaul management practices in eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains, with a proposal that could triple logging over the next decade across 5.5 million acres. This draft update to the 35-year-old Blue Mountain Forest Plan has sparked public interest and invites feedback, highlighting the tension between economic benefits and environmental conservation. The potential increase in logging raises questions about the long-term health of the forest ecosystem and its impact on wildlife, recreation, and climate change mitigation efforts.