The new policy seeks to boost domestic energy production while preserving national forest resources
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins recently announced a policy requiring the U.S. Forest Service to prioritize land use efficiency when reviewing proposals for energy projects on National Forest System lands. The directive emphasizes maximizing energy output per acre while maintaining environmental stewardship and supporting rural economies. Projects producing more power with less land disturbance will receive priority consideration under this new approach.
“America has the resources and ingenuity to power our future without depending on foreign adversaries. For too long, misguided federal subsidies and policies have pushed unreliable energy projects that waste taxpayer dollars. Those days are over,” said Secretary Rollins. “Under this memorandum, we are putting America first, ensuring that every acre of federally managed land is used wisely, balancing the needs for energy security with our responsibility to safeguard natural resources.”
The USDA manages about 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands, much of which could support domestic energy development.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For discernment for Secretary Rollins as she facilitates the development and production of energy on federal forest lands.
- For USDA personnel as they assess the output of proposed power projects on federally managed lands.
Sources: Department of Agriculture
