Now, timber harvesting is a critical component of responsible forest management. It helps maintain healthy forest density, removes hazardous fuels by preventing fuel buildup for the fires, and supports rural economies across the country. Since 2000, the average annual harvest from forest system lands has been just 2.3 billion board feet. far below both historic averages and allowable quantities. Now, just last week, we took a huge step in the right direction by enacting new timber harvesting provisions in the big … (04:49–05:07)
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Asserts that the average annual timber harvest since 2000 is 2.3 billion board feet.
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