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Republican plan would sell public lands and step up logging in 11 western states

A draft amendment in President Donald Trump’s tax cut package would make up for lost revenue by selling off public lands and logging them more intensively. About 250 million acres would be eligible – of those, more than 5 million are in Washington.

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Bellamy Pailthorp covers the environment for KNKX with an emphasis on climate justice, human health and food sovereignty. She enjoys reporting about how we will power our future while maintaining healthy cultures and livable cities. Story tips can be sent to bpailthorp@knkx.org.