Wildfire Risk Reduction: Mechanical Thinning And Timber Harvesting; Precommercial Thinning In Young Growth at USDA

Agency: Department of Agriculture – Forest Service

 

Description:

For conducting mechanical thinning and timber harvesting that maximizes the retention of large trees to the extent that the trees promote fire-resilient stands or precommercial thinning in young growth stands for wildlife habitat benefits to provide subsistence resources.

Bill Section:

40803(c)(11)(B)(ii)

Potential Cost:     

$400,000,000

Timeline:

FY22-26

Other TCS Resources:

Clearing the Smoke: A Closer Look at Federal Spending and Programs on Wildfire