Biden Administration Ends Old-Growth Forest Protection Initiative

Environment

1 year ago

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Credited from: THEHILL

The **Biden administration** has decided to **abandon efforts** to establish protections for old-growth forests, a key aspect of its climate strategy.
**Forest Service Chief Randy Moore** confirmed in a recent statement that the agency will not move forward with the previously proposed protections.
The initial proposal aimed to limit the **cutting of old-growth trees**, which are vital for **carbon dioxide storage** and climate change mitigation.
Some environmental advocates view the cancellation as a strategic choice, suggesting that a **congressional repeal** could hinder future protective efforts.
Moore emphasized that the **insights gained** during this process will inform future efforts to manage old-growth forests more effectively.

For more details, read the full article at The Hill.