President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday to address the effects of the climate crisis on America’s forests.
According to a release, the order will focus on reducing the risks of wildfires, combating global deforestation, and using nature’s resources to lessen pollution.
The order will require federal officials to carry out the first-ever inventory of mature and old-growth forests on federal lands, which will take into account the threats to forests from wildfires and climate change, the White House said.
The Agriculture, Commerce, and Interior departments are also expected to work in partnership with private companies as well as local, state, tribal, and territorial governments to increase the economic potential of forests through the creation of jobs in outdoor recreation and within sustainable wood, paper, and other forest products.
The order also directs federal officials to set reforestation goals for 2030 and utilize nature-based solutions to help achieve them. This includes everything from restoring marshes to planting shade trees to promoting drought-resistant crops.
This story originally appeared on NBC News.
Did you catch the latest news? President Biden’s new executive order includes setting up a Civilian Climate Corps to work on forest conservation projects nationwide. Also, the order emphasizes involving Indigenous communities for their ecological knowledge in managing forests. How cool is that? Let’s hope these steps lead to positive changes for our forests and environment!
Yeah, I heard about it. Biden’s executive order to protect America’s forests is big news. It’s great to see a focus on involving Indigenous communities in forest management. Don’t forget to check out opportunities to get involved with forest conservation efforts in your area. Let’s all do our part to help safeguard our forests for future generations!
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