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flag Idaho and the U.S. Forest Service expand timber harvesting to 100 million board feet annually to boost forest health and local economies.

flag Idaho and the U.S. Forest Service have renewed a Shared Stewardship Agreement to double annual timber harvesting on federal lands, aiming for 100 million board feet within five years. flag The expansion, built on the Good Neighbor Authority program, seeks to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and support local economies. flag Since 2016, Idaho has completed 64 timber sales totaling over 209 million board feet. flag The new effort includes $4 million in upfront funding and aims to enhance coordination across ownership boundaries. flag While industry and officials highlight economic and ecological benefits, environmental groups urge strong public involvement and caution against logging in sensitive areas, citing concerns over reduced public participation due to recent policy changes.

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