The "Save Our Forests Act of 2025" is designed to ensure the Forest Service is adequately staffed to effectively manage the National Forest System. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to increase staffing to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of these lands, utilizing previously appropriated funds. A significant provision of the bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were involuntarily removed or terminated from Forest Service employment during a specific period, from January 20, 2025, to February 25, 2025. Additionally, the legislation explicitly grants the Secretary authority to continue existing Service projects . These projects include those authorized or funded under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ensuring their uninterrupted progress.
The "Save Our Forests Act of 2025" is designed to ensure the Forest Service is adequately staffed to effectively manage the National Forest System. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to increase staffing to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of these lands, utilizing previously appropriated funds. A significant provision of the bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were involuntarily removed or terminated from Forest Service employment during a specific period, from January 20, 2025, to February 25, 2025. Additionally, the legislation explicitly grants the Secretary authority to continue existing Service projects . These projects include those authorized or funded under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ensuring their uninterrupted progress.