Gathering +1 and +2 items

I thought these were supposed to be phased out to save space in your inventory, but when gathering via my botanist i still get logs and branches and other items that are +1 and +2 quality. Why would they only get rid of +1 and 2 items from monster drops only?

Its just annoying when i have to quit logging cuz my inventory is full. Alos wouldnt it just make more sense to get rid of +3 and +2 items and give the new +1 items the value u of +3 items? its just kinda weird that mob drops only NQ and +3.

Was never planned. was only ever planned for DoW/M drops

Although by the looks of the future hq plans, they will be