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‘Do I trust the administration?’ Western Democrats split on backing forest clearing bill

Some in Congress worry the Fix Our Forest Act ignores community input and would result in new timber cutting

U.S. Forest Service crew members put tree branches into a wood chipper as they prepare the area for a prescribed burn in the Tahoe National Forest, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, near Downieville, Calif. By logging and burning trees and low-lying vegetation, officials hope to lessen forest fuels and keep fires that originate on federal lands from exploding through nearby cities and towns.(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)