The number of 'clearcut acres' seems large. If we assume a massive cut width of 200', every 200' would be roughly an acre (209 by 209), or a 200' wide cut that extends 55 miles.
If the cut is a more modest 100', that'd be 110 miles.

When you consider the forest edge is the most biodiversity rich, that's a vast improvement over 'solid forest.'

Me? I suspect the angst is over acted.