Federal law approved in 2020 lets Forest Service skip environmental analysis for many projects, including some that would be typical in NC mountains, raising concern among conservation groups.
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Federal law approved in 2020 lets Forest Service skip environmental analysis for many projects, including some that would be typical in NC mountains, raising concern among conservation groups.
