USDA Memo Declares Emergency, OKs Logging in 59% 0f National Forests

Trump II Agriculture Secretary declares an emergency and OKs logging in millions of acres of U.S. national forests. The [memo](https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/04/04/secretary-rollins-announces-sweeping-reforms-protect-national-forests-and-boost-domestic-timber) cites risks of wildfire and pest infestation and the president's executive order directing the agency to boost logging to justify the declaration.