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ICYMI: Newhouse Holds Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Hearing on National Forest System

ICYMI: Newhouse Holds Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Hearing on National Forest System

June 25, 2026

Press Release
For Immediate Release: June 25, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) held the hearing entitled "Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System."

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Featuring a panel of stakeholders on various issues before the National Forest System, the group discussed how partners can work with and support the Forest Service. These partnerships help to support active forest management, expand recreational opportunities, and create and maintain forest products and jobs, including those of essential community personnel like law enforcement.

Those testifying included:

  • The Honorable Ned Coe, Supervisor, Modoc County, California.
  • Mr. Travis Joseph, President and CEO, American Forest Resource Council, Portland, Oregon.
  • Mr. Tracy Glover, Sheriff, Kane County, Utah.
  • Ms. Molly Whitney, Executive Director, Cascade Forest Conservancy, Vancouver, Washington.
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Click here(link is external) to watch Chairman Newhouse's opening statement.

Click here (link is external)to watch the full committee hearing.

Issues: Public Lands
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