New federal grants plan to strengthen rural economies, reduce wildfire risks, and support domestic wood production The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture (USDA), is distributing…
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Wildfire Preparedness Level Raised as Fire Season Intensifies Across U.S.
USDA and the Forest Service ramp up staffing and forest management amid national forest emergency The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC) has raised the national wildfire preparedness level…
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US Sends Firefighting Aid to Canada Amid Worsening Wildfires
Secretary Rollins announces U.S. personnel and equipment deployed to assist Canadian provinces at highest fire alert level. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is assisting Canada in responding…
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USDA Secretary Issues Memo to Expand Timber Production
She states that excess timber is increasing the risk of wildfires. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins issued a Memo last week that moved forward the president’s executive order to…
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Interior Department Announced Permanent Pay Increases for Wildland Firefighters
The move is intended to improve recruitment and retention. The Department of the Interior announced permanent pay increases this month for federal and tribal wildland firefighters. The decision…
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President Appoints Leaders to Advance Forest Management and Conservation
The roles will address wildfire prevention and natural resource stewardship. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced two appointments by President Trump to prioritize forest management, wildfire…
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President to Survey California Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Governor Newsom extends invitation. California Governor Gavin Newsom says he stands “ready to work” with the federal government ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Los Angeles this…
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DOE Funds Manufacturing Research and Development
A total of $136 million will go to selected projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) selected 66 research and development projects to receive $136 million this month, advancing…
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California Wildfire Aid May Come with Conditions
House speaker and others in Congress say recovery assistance may be contingent on policy changes that contributed to the devastation. Members of the majority party in Congress are…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Wood Processing Support Program
The department offers 220 million in loans for timber expansion on National Forest lands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a new program to support wood…
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