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Bill seeks to improve forest management 

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Jan. 24, 2025 1 minute read
Bill seeks to improve forest management 

Old-growth ponderosa pine forest stand on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon.

USDA Forest Service

Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50) reintroduced the Fix Our Forests Act, which intends to address forest health management and reduce wildfire risk.

The bill has the broad support of industry groups. A letter penned by a coalition of agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and California Farm Bureau Federation, said resources in the bill are “crucial to help control and reduce the severity of wildfires to enhance air quality, wildlife habitat and more.” 

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