TLDR: Mike Lee wants the Forest Chief to be a political appointee. Mike Lee would probably like the Forest Service to fail further.

https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/62636-u-s-senator-mike-lee-introduces-forest-service-accountability-act

I’m not against logging In any way, but what I am against is when they clear cut a section of national forest and leave the forest floor nearly impossible to traverse because of downed trees or branches that were not taken. Does anyone know the exact rules for this? Are the logging companies required to clean up or do they just get to leave it looking like shit? The way the logged area is left makes it nearly impossible for anything to grow, they take the hardwoods and replace it with rowed pines that have no value to wildlife. I know the forest service/blm are responsible for the lands because of a couple acts 60+ years ago. I guess what I’m trying to ask, are the loggers allowed to leave the logged area looking like shit or are they supposed to clean it up?

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