SUPPORT THE

FOREST EMERGENCY RECOVERY & RESEARCH ACT (HR 4200)

Help Recover America's Forests after Hurricanes, Ice Storms, Wildfires, Windstorms, & Insect Outbreaks

PROMPT Action is Essential-

• Testimony from over 40 experts in 8 different hearings had a common theme:  when action following forest catastrophes is necessary, it must be quick.
• Quick action can prevent additional damage from insects and reduce wildfire risk and can restore recreation sites, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and scenic beauty.
• FERRA requires federal managers to quickly assess the damage after catastrophes
• FERRA allows quick action when called for by science, management objectives, and experience.
• FERRA does NOT REQUIRE any action other than an initial assessment-leaves all other decisions up to agency professionals.
• Over time, the value of dead trees decreases-an estimated 20% per year. This means less revenue for other restoration activities and replanting.
• Gap Fire on the Tahoe National Forest in CA-- due to a year delay, the Agency lost over $1.3 million, which could have been used to cover costs of restoration.