Key Takeaways
- Economic Growth Through Forestry: President Trump praised the U.S. forest industry for generating hundreds of billions annually and supporting millions of American jobs.
- Cutting Red Tape: Trump touted new executive orders to increase timber production, streamline environmental rules, and reduce dependence on foreign imports.
- Conservation and Prosperity: Through his Make America Beautiful Again Commission, Trump emphasized that strong forest management and economic growth can go hand in hand.
President Donald J. Trump marked National Forest Products Week with a message celebrating America’s forests as both an economic powerhouse and a national treasure — and reaffirmed his commitment to cutting red tape that hinders domestic production and job growth.
“America’s forests are a source of strength for our economy and a reflection of our Nation’s natural beauty,” Trump said in a statement released Monday. “They provide the abundant resources that sustain jobs, build communities, and enrich our lives.”
The forest products industry generates hundreds of billions of dollars annually, supporting millions of American jobs from lumber mills to manufacturing plants. Trump praised the workers who serve as “stewards of our forests and drivers of American prosperity,” emphasizing that his administration’s policies are aimed at empowering them, not restricting them.
Earlier this year, Trump signed executive orders to increase domestic timber production, reduce wildfire risk through improved forest management, and cut dependence on foreign timber imports. He also established the “Make America Beautiful Again Commission” — a public-private initiative designed to conserve America’s natural resources, streamline environmental regulations, and expand access to public lands and waters.
The president said these steps are part of a broader push to “reverse the barriers imposed by the previous administration that crushed our economy and stifled innovation.”
In his message, Trump reaffirmed his signature approach to environmental policy: balance conservation with economic growth. “This week,” he concluded, “we renew our pledge to preserve our Nation’s rich resources and bountiful treasures for generations to come.”