Fix Our Forests Before It’s Too Late | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Utah’s forests are burning—and the aftermath in Beaver is a wake-up call. After catastrophic wildfires and flash floods, lawmakers are rallying behind the “Fix Our Forests Act,” a bipartisan bill that would speed up forest thinning and controlled burns to prevent future disasters. With communities losing homes and facing economic ruin, the push is on to turn fire hazards into job opportunities—using timber sustainably to rebuild, not just react. The bill’s stalled in the Senate, but supporters say it’s not about cutting back on nature—it’s about smarter management to protect lives…