The House approved the measure by voice vote. Named after their meeting place, the QLG fashioned a proposal which combines sound science with sensible environmental policy to guide forest management policies in Northern California. The QLG has taken on the challenge of resolving differences to find balanced land management policies that promote economy, preserve jobs, and protect the environment. Also, the QLG plan defers logging in certain specified areas such as spotted owl habitats and prohibits timber harvesting in all roadless areas in the national forests for the duration of the pilot project.
Fire is the primary threat to our national forests.