TREES Act

H.R. 5364, known as the Trees Remember Each Effacing Step (TREES) Act, would require the U.S. Forest Service to install protective fences and barriers around old-growth trees in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area. These barriers would specifically target trees located within 10 feet of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail to protect their trunks and visible root systems from foot traffic. For citizens visiting this national forest, the bill aims to preserve the health of these historic trees while ensuring the barriers are designed to minimize disruption to the natural wilderness and local wildlife.