Forest data would get a major upgrade to track carbon and land changes.
Our nation's forest data collection would get a major update under the Forest Data Modernization Act. This bill would specifically track forest carbon and require new surveys of timber products and woodland owners. This means better, more accessible data for everyone interested in forests, from researchers to the general public.
Currently, the government surveys forest resources. However, the program doesn't explicitly focus on forest carbon or include specific studies like timber output and woodland owner surveys. If this bill becomes law, the program would specifically track forest carbon and conduct new studies. This would make all forest data much more accessible and transparent for everyone.
S 517 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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