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Forest Rules Battle in Washington | Seattle News
A fierce legal and environmental showdown is unfolding in Washington state over new forest rules mandating more trees near streams to protect water quality and fish habitats. While supporters hail it as vital conservation, the timber industry warns it will cripple their business, locking up hundreds of thousands of acres and costing billions. A recent court ruling upheld the rule—but industry groups are already preparing to appeal, arguing the science doesn’t justify the economic toll. Environmentalists insist even small streams are critical for watershed health, while loggers counter that…
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