Federal officials say a new plan will be devised for a logging proposal near Blowing Rock that has drawn intense public opposition.

Forestry officials got more than 1,200 comments from the public, with most against cutting trees on 231 acres in Pisgah National Forest.

Opponents of the plan said the cutting would ruin views that attract tourists and destroy some ancient trees.

District Ranger Joy Malone said officials "clearly heard the importance people place on the scenic views of the forest from around Blowing Rock."

Malone said she asked her staff to develop an alternate plan.

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Information from: The Charlotte Observer, http://www.charlotte.com