U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to propose rescinding the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, which would restore multiple-use land management policies. Daines also welcomed the department’s action to increase timber sales in Montana.
“President Trump and Secretary Burgum are bringing back commonsense land management policies that will benefit Montana farmers, ranchers, and producers. The harmful Public Lands Rule would have blocked access to use of public lands for outdoor recreation and also would have restricted energy production, grazing, and forest management. By rescinding the Public Lands Rule and unlocking more timber sales in Montana, we’ll be better able to manage our forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires. President Trump is committed to Treasure State priorities and this is welcome news,” said Daines.
The proposed changes aim to provide greater flexibility for activities such as grazing, energy development, forest management, and outdoor recreation on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
