The White House Issues Executive Order on Timber Production

The White House has issued an executive order to expand American timber production, highlighting its significance for the nation’s economy and well-being. The order provides directives for the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to promote increased timber production, streamline permitting processes, and improve forest management practices.

Key elements of the plan include establishing annual timber sale targets from federal lands, minimizing regulatory burdens, and addressing challenges related to the Endangered Species Act to expedite forestry projects.

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