Rhode Island’s Logging Debate

Rhode Island’s only logging on public lands could soon vanish under a bold new bill — the Natural Forest Protection Act — championed by the Rhode Island Old Growth Society. This landmark legislation would ban logging on state forests, protect century-old trees, and revive a dormant natural heritage program to safeguard endangered species. But the Department of Environmental Management warns it could disrupt forest management, wildlife, and recreation. With the bill on hold for further review, the fate of Rhode Island’s forests hangs in the balance — and the next move could reshape the state’s environmental future. 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/3a9168ac78add81f