Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025 aims to update and expand the Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program. It directs the FIA to incorporate forest carbon data into its inventory, requires a strategic plan with detailed procedures for land cover changes and carbon accounting, and mandates nationally consistent data collection protocols. The bill also establishes a system for responding to external data requests and requires biennial compilations of forest statistics, incorporating remote sensing technologies and machine learning.
Key provisions
- Includes forest carbon data in FIA inventory and analysis.
- Requires a strategic plan with procedures for land cover changes and carbon accounting.
- Mandates nationally consistent data collection protocols.
- Establishes a system for responding to complex data requests from external organizations.
- Requires biennial compilations of national forest statistics.
- Incorporates remote sensing technologies and machine learning into data collection.
- Updates the Timber Products Output survey and the National Woodland Owner Survey.
- Defines ‘forest’ for reporting purposes to ensure consistency.
Who is affected
- Forest Service
- Federal Agencies
- Non-Federal Partners
- Private Sector
- Researchers
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