Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production

The United States government has issued an executive order to expand domestic timber production. The order aims to reverse federal policies that have limited timber utilization, leading to reliance on foreign imports. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are directed to issue new guidance to increase timber production and improve forest management. The order also calls for streamlined permitting processes and the establishment of new categorical exclusions for timber activities. This initiative is intended to enhance national and economic security by reducing dependency on imported lumber and creating jobs.