Expediting Forest Protection: Combating Pests and Wildfires
New regulations aim to speed up actions in national forests to quickly remove threats like pests, tree diseases, and flammable materials. This means more efficient forest management, which can reduce the risk of large wildfires and protect natural resources, impacting safety and environmental quality near forested areas.
Key points
Accelerated threat removal: Forests will be cleared faster of trees affected by pests or diseases, as well as flammable materials that could fuel fires.
Greater operational flexibility: Forest officials will be able to make quicker decisions on protective actions, reducing the time needed to start work.
Use of timber sale revenue: Funds from timber sales can be reinvested into further forest protection efforts, including in other regions.
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