Berry Family Withdraws Massive Logging Plan

A family’s ambitious plan to log over 1,000 acres near the Russian River has been scrapped after years of scrutiny and community pushback. Bruce Berry, owner of Berry’s Mill and Lumberyard, had proposed an 800-page selective logging plan aimed at reducing wildfire risk — one of the largest in decades and meant to last forever. But Cal Fire demanded repeated revisions, drilling into details from tractor use to wildlife protection. Despite eventually meeting requirements, the Berry family pulled the plan, forcing a fresh start for any future logging. Residents, including vocal opponent Michelle Irwin, are relieved — some now hope the land becomes a nature preserve to protect salmon runs and fragile watersheds. With millions already invested in restoration, environmentalists fear logging could worsen sediment damage. The future of this historic forest remains uncertain. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfe538e1af93cb5f