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Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Program to Support Wood Processing Facilities and Help Reduce Wildfire Threats | Home
Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Program to Support Wood Processing Facilities and Help Reduce Wildfire Threats | Home
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled a new program to support American wood processing facilities. USDA Rural Development is partnering with USDA Forest Service to provide funding through the new Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). The program will support the processing and utilization of wood products from National Forest System lands to improve forest health and reduce the risk posed by wildfires, insects, and disease and the detrimental impacts they have on communities and critical infrastructure.
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Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Program to Support Wood Processing Facilities and Help Reduce Wildfire Threats | Home
USDA Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Draft Guidance for Old Growth Management on National Forests | USDA
USDA Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Draft Guidance for Old Growth Management on National Forests | USDA
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 — Tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is taking the next step to advance President Biden’s commitment to conserve old growth forests by publishing a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed national old growth forest plan amendment. The proposed amendment will be available tomorrow in the Federal Register, and will be open for public comment for 90 days following publication.
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USDA Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Draft Guidance for Old Growth Management on National Forests | USDA