This bill requires the Forest Service to identify and boost timber sales on underperforming national forests. Forest supervisors managing forests that sold less than two-thirds of their allowable timber volume in the prior year must submit a plan within 180 days outlining ways to increase harvesting, after consulting with industry, tribes, states, and stakeholder groups. Within one year, these supervisors must demonstrate they've taken concrete steps to boost timber sales, and the Forest Service will review their progress. If sales reach at least three-quarters of the allowable amount, reporting requirements stop; if not, supervisors must submit updated plans every 180 days. The legislation directs the Forest Service to dedicate resources—including additional staff and streamlined environmental reviews—to forests that continue underperforming. The Secretary can waive these requirements if circumstances like natural disasters justify lower timber volumes. The bill does not specify new funding but directs reallocation of existing Forest Service resources to support increased timber harvesting.
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