Summary
President Trump aims to remove restrictions on 59 million acres of National Forest lands that stop logging and development. However, changes might not lead to a big increase in logging as some predict.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to change a rule from President Bill Clinton's time in office.
- The rule currently prevents logging on 59 million acres of National Forest lands.
- These lands are set aside to protect the environment and limit development.
- Some people hope this rule change will boost the timber industry.
- There are doubts about whether this will lead to significant logging growth.