Timber harvesting plays a vital role in maintaining robust and resilient forests, while also providing essential resources for our communities. By utilizing sustainable forestry practices, we strike a balance between environmental stewardship and economic benefits, guaranteeing that our national forests remain thriving ecosystems for wildlife, recreation, and future growth. Effective timber management contributes to forests and ecosystems that are better equipped to withstand insect infestations, diseases, wildfires, and climatological events.