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Boosting Timber Sales in National Forests: New Plans and Resource Allocation.

This Act aims to increase the volume of timber sold from National Forest units that currently underperform their potential. This could lead to greater availability of raw timber materials, potentially affecting the cost of wood products and supporting local forestry businesses. Forest supervisors who fail to meet specific sales targets must submit improvement plans, take actionable steps, and may receive additional resources, including staff and expedited environmental reviews.
Key points
Mandatory Improvement Plans: Forest supervisors selling less than two-thirds of the allowable timber quantity must submit reports detailing how to increase sales.
Resource Allocation for Improvement: Underperforming forests will receive additional resources, such as personnel and expedited environmental reviews, to boost timber sales.
Stakeholder Consultation: Supervisors must consult with private industry, local and Tribal governments, and relevant stakeholder groups when preparing improvement plans.
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Print number: 118_S_3856
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2024-02-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3856.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Improvement Plans: Forest supervisors selling less than two-thirds of the allowable timber quantity must submit reports detailing how to increase sales.
  • Resource Allocation for Improvement: Underperforming forests will receive additional resources, such as personnel and expedited environmental reviews, to boost timber sales.
  • Stakeholder Consultation: Supervisors must consult with private industry, local and Tribal governments, and relevant stakeholder groups when preparing improvement plans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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