The White House Reports on National Forest Products Week Actions
Key points
The White House notes that the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service sold over three billion board feet of American timber this year, achieving the highest volume sold in almost three decades.
TL;DR
The White House states that the administration signed two Executive Orders last year to increase domestic timber supply and reduce reliance on foreign imports.
Original text
From the misty evergreens of the Pacific Northwest to the hardwood ridges of Appalachia, America’s forests are among our Nation’s greatest natural treasures. During National Forest Products Week, we renew our commitment to conserving these incredible landscapes and responsibly harnessing their abundance to sustain households, strengthen American jobs and industry, and secure lasting prosperity for generations to come...
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