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S 517119th CongressIntroduced
Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025 updates the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program to improve data collection, carbon accounting, and remote sensing technology integration.
Key Points
- 1Modernizes forest inventory to include forest carbon data collection
- 2Adds timber products output studies and national woodland owner surveys
- 3Requires strategic plan updates with remote sensing technology integration
- 4Establishes biennial national forest statistics compilations
- 5Creates office/platform for complex data requests with fee recovery
- 6Enhances accessibility while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data
Impact Areas
US Forest ServiceForest landownersClimate change monitoringRemote sensing industryEnvironmental researchersTimber and wood products industry
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