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USDA Issues Order to Expand Logging in National Forests Under Emergency Declaration
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged more attention would be given to proper forest management.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a major policy shift to expand logging in national forests under an emergency designation.
This directive, issued by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, follows an executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at increasing domestic timber production by 25% in response to trade tensions and wildfire risks.
There are 154 national forests covering approximately 188.3 million acres. The most forests are 18 in California.

USDA Issues Order to Expand Logging in National Forests Under Emergency Declaration
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged more attention would be given to proper forest management.
