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Posted on 2023/08/042023/08/05 by olyclimate

Controversial WA timber sale near Elwha River rankles conservationists, and Port Angeles leaders

Beams of sunlight seep into the foliage of the canopy near the Elwha River on July 13. Timber in this stretch of forest was auctioned by the Department of Natural Resources to a timber company. (Daniel Kim / The Seattle Times)
Daniel Kim — The Seattle Times

Reporter Isabella Breda for the Seattle Times provides an in-depth look at the views from many sides about the Department of Natural Resources harvesting 80+ year-old forests in the Elwha River watershed. Read her article.

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