Judge Pauses Timber Sale In Alaska's Tongass National Forest

The video discusses the temporary halt of a timber sale in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, where the US Forest Service approved the sale of 42,500 acres of rainforest. Earthjustice filed a lawsuit, arguing the USFS did not disclose specific logging locations or impacts. The Tongass spans 17 million acres and is the world's largest temperate rainforest. In 2001, President Clinton banned logging in much of the forest, but President Trump later sought to exempt it from restrictions. Earthjustice continues to defend the forest, with a judge's ruling expected before the next logging season.

What is the size of the area approved for the timber sale in Tongass National Forest?

• 164 miles

• 1,156 acres

• 17 million acres

• 42,500 acres

Which organization filed a lawsuit against the timber sale project?

• National Park Service

• US Forest Service

• Greenpeace

• Earthjustice

What is the total area of the Tongass National Forest?

• 1,156 acres

• 164 miles

• 17 million acres

• 42,500 acres

Which president initially banned logging in parts of the Tongass National Forest?

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

What is the expected timeline for the judge's ruling on the timber sale case?

• Before April 1st

• After the next logging season

• By the end of the year

• In the next decade