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Bush calls on Congress to clear the way for forest thinning By SCOTT LINDLAW
SUMMERHAVEN, Ariz (AP) - During a visit to a charred mountain resort community Monday, President Bush called on Congress to pass legislation to allow for prompt thinning of overgrown forests.

Bush Tries to Boost Environment Image By Mike Allen
Trips Intended to Fend Off Criticism
President Bush today opened a three-week drive to bolster his environmental image by drawing attention to conservationist elements of White House policies embraced by the oil, gas and logging industries.

Douglas McCarron quoted 2002: Democrats push 'roadless' plan for parks

'By limiting active management, the legislation will inhibit the Forest Service's ability to control the fire risk in national forests,' Douglas J. McCarron, president of the carpenters union, said in a letter to Congress.

There are 22 million acres in roadless forests that are at moderate to high risk of catching fire, according the Forest Service.

'These acres need active management in order to remain healthy,' Mr. McCarron said.

Douglas McCarron quoted 1996: Controversial logging bill headed to Senate floor

'This legislation strikes a sensible balance between environmental concerns and the social and economic realities for forest products workers, including tens of thousands of our members across the nation,' said Doug McCarron, president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners."

Donor Profiles: The Carpenters & Joiners Union represents half a million carpenters and tradesmen across the country. The union lobbies on a number of workplace and trade issues, including pension reform and tariffs on soft wood lumber from Canada.

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