Martin Heinrich: “To everyone who loves your public lands: now is the time to raise your voices and make sure this is a brief, although…”

Senator Martin Heinrich’s bipartisan Forest Bioeconomy 5 Act complements that work by finding productive uses for small diameter trees removed during forest treatments.

And some of the secret sauce in this was just the fact that we had four people who were genuinely committed to a balanced package that both sides could support.

Our whole premise as we approached this permitting bill was: How do we create a faster process, not lower the bar on standards.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today and every day, let us honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Tribal Nations and Native people — and stand shoulder to shoulder with Tribes to ensure their languages…