1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

The Executive Orders fail to address the urgent need for forest conservation and protection from unsustainable logging practices. Prioritizing increased timber production on federal lands threatens irreplaceable old-growth forests and biodiversity hotspots critical for mitigating climate change and preserving ecosystems. Expanding commercial logging operations exacerbates environmental degradation, loss of wildlife habitat, soil erosion, and water pollution. Responsible stewardship demands a balance between timber harvesting and scientifically-backed conservation efforts to safeguard our remaining intact forests for future generations. We urge a comprehensive review of these orders to uphold environmental sustainability as a core principle in managing public lands.