February 19, 2026 3:30 a.m. 

The Bureau of Land Management is inviting public input on proposed updates to the resources management across 2.5 million acres of highly productive timberlands in western Oregon, an effort that underscores the Trump administration’s commitment to expanding domestic timber production and reducing reliance on foreign imports.

Acting BLM Director Bill Groffy said, “Bringing timber production back to historic levels is essential for reviving local economies and reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires”. Groffy said, “President Trump has made it clear – enhanced domestic timber production is vital for our national security, economic prosperity and effective wildfire management”.

A BLM release said a notice is being published in Thursday’s Federal Register to open the comment period, which closes on March 23rd. Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register: https://www.blm.gov/programs/planning-and-nepa/eplanning, where comments may be submitted through the Participate Now option.

The BLM remains committed too supplying a secure, resilient domestic timber supply. In western Oregon. This commitment is rooted in the Oregon and California Revested Lands Sustained Yield Management Act of 1937, which ensures sustainable forestry practices that support communities and livelihoods.

The release said revenue from timber harvested on these lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties – funding essential local services such as schools, libraries, public safety, and infrastructure projects. Each year, BLM timber sales support approximately 2,000 local jobs and generate more than $1 billion for local economies.