Effective Forest Management Act: Addressing Wildfires and Supporting Forestry
This act aims to improve the health of national forests and public lands to reduce wildfire risk. It sets new targets for forest thinning, changes rules for managing older forests, and supports forestry workers and firefighters.
Key points
Sets specific targets for thinning forests to reduce flammable material and lower the risk of large wildfires.
Introduces changes to how forests are managed, including definitions and rules for older stands of trees.
Includes provisions to support forestry workers (e.g., training, equipment modernization) and firefighters (e.g., retirement, housing).
Streamlines and speeds up the approval processes for forest management projects.
Promotes the use of livestock grazing as a method for wildfire prevention.
Expired
Citizen Poll