The Forest Service should always consider the multiple uses of our National Forest land, including timber production, habitat preservation, natural resource management, and recreation.

It is important to hear from those in and around our forest communities about which programs are working and which are not.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to thank Chief Tidwell and our other witnesses and guests for coming today to discuss the U.S. Forest Service land management and the challenges and opportunities for achieving healthier National…

This hearing presents an opportunity for Members of this Subcommittee to get reacquainted with the national framework for forest land management.

The health of the Chesapeake Bay and those bodies of water contained in the Bay watershed... deserves our full attention.

Efforts to improve Bay water quality, however, should not impede on the livelihood of our family farmers.

The increase in regulatory action by EPA makes targeted conservation funding even more essential.

We must also be certain that our Federal Government is not carrying out the requirements of this plan in a heavy-handed manner.

I am alarmed at the potential economic impact this will have on states and municipalities in the watershed.

I have serious concerns about the TMDL--both in terms of process and the likely impacts on our farms and communities.

EPA has singled out producers in the Chesapeake Bay states for new regulations and increased penalties...