TIM HOLDEN: “It is important to develop a diverse portfolio of energy alternatives including renewable, homegrown biofuels.”

Bottom line, access to funds is vital and so is the delivery of these funds.

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 that the United States continues to move toward a secure energy future that will have long-lasting economic benefits.

This must include safe and responsible domestic oil and natural gas production as part of a broad energy portfolio.