New federal relief will provide $200M for logging industry
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The logging industry has seen a steep decline in demand for wood fiber since the pandemic began, leading to an estimated 20% drop in the timber harvest this year. But federal help may be on the way.
Beginning Thursday, the Loggers Relief Act makes $200 million available for logging and log hauling businesses that have been seriously affected by the pandemic.