What does Preamble of Accelerating Forest Management Act do?

This bill aims to codify a categorical exclusion proposed within the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Procedures. The categorical exclusion relates to salvage harvesting. The proposed rule was published on April 6, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Accelerating Forest Management Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Accelerating Forest Management Act.

What does CODIFICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION. of Accelerating Forest Management Act do?

This section designates certain salvage harvesting activities as categorically excluded from environmental assessment or impact statement requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. Covered actions include the cutting, yarding, and removal of dead or dying trees resulting from disturbances like fire, insects, or disease, within specified acreage limits. Salvage harvesting activities are limited to a maximum of 1,000 acres where the disturbance affects 3,000 acres or less, or the lesser of 5,000 acres or 1/3 of the disturbance area where the disturbance exceeds 3,000 acres. The exclusion may include the construction of up to 1 mile of new permanent road or maintenance of existing roads, and temporary roads not exceeding 2.25 miles per 1,000 acres of harvest area. Documentation of findings must disclose design features addressing resource considerations like snag and downed wood, erosion control, soil compaction, and invasive species prevention. The Bureau of Land Management (Bureau) is defined as the agency to which this section applies. ’Dying tree’ is defined as a tree likely to die within two years due to disturbance.

What does EXTENSION OF FOREST ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND RECOVERY FUND. of Accelerating Forest Management Act do?

This section amends Title I of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-88).

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Accelerating Forest Management Act

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: Troy Downing (R-MT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill codifies a categorical exclusion for certain salvage harvesting activities under the National Environmental Policy Act, allowing for the cutting and removal of dead or dying trees without full environmental assessments.
The bill permits up to 1 mile of new permanent road construction or temporary road maintenance alongside salvage harvesting, subject to documentation of resource considerations.
This legislation extends the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund, amending a 2010 appropriations act.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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