The National Forest Logging Scam—And Who’s Profiting From It

They claim it’s wildfire prevention. In reality, it’s a billion-dollar giveaway to the timber industry.

It’s happening right now.

America’s last truly wild places – hundreds of millions of acres of national forests and federally managed public lands – are being handed over to the logging industry.

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order that strips protections from national forests, eliminates environmental reviews, and accelerates logging on public lands. The U.S. Forest Service – now led by former timber executive Tommy “Chainsaw” Schultz – isn’t just going along with it. They’re leading the charge.

If you thought national forests were for hiking, wildlife, and maybe the occasional Bigfoot sighting, think again. Thanks to this executive order, the Forest Service is rolling out the red carpet for the timber industry offering up public lands like an all-you-can-cut buffet.

And at the helm? Tommy “Chainsaw” Schultz – a former timber executive who is now, because irony is dead, in charge of protecting forests. Schultz wasted no time giving his old industry friends exactly what t…