Conservation, Energy, and Forestry

Rep. Glenn Thompson, PA-5
Chairman

 

Rep. Timothy J. Walz, MN-1
Ranking Member

 

Jurisdiction: Soil, water, and resource conservation, small watershed program, energy and biobased energy production, rural electrification, forestry in general and forest reserves other than those created from the public domain.

 

Recent Activity

Subcommittee Examines National Forest System Management and Its Impact on Rural Economies

Mar 13, 2013 | Press Release

Rep. Glenn 'GT' Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, held a public hearing to examine how the U.S. Forest Service is managing the National Forest System (NFS) and how this management affects rural communities. The NFS spans 193 million acres in 712 counties across 41 states.

National Forest Management and its Impacts on Rural Economies and Communities

Mar 6, 2013 | Hearing

Subcommittee Completes DC Farm Bill Hearing Series with Focus on Energy & Forestry Programs

May 18, 2012 | Press Release

The Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, wrapped up the third and final hearing series on agricultural programs in advance of writing the next Farm Bill. This hearing focused on energy and forestry programs.

Formulation of the 2012 Farm Bill: Conservation Programs

Apr 26, 2012 | Hearing

Subcommittee Explores Priorities and Recommendations for Farm Bill Conservation Title

Apr 26, 2012 | Press Release

The Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, held a hearing to learn from members of the agriculture community on how conservation programs should be structured in the 2012 Farm Bill.

U.S. Forest Service Land Management: Challenges and Opportunities

Mar 27, 2012 | Hearing

To review the Implementation of Phase II of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Watershed Implementation Plans and their impacts on rural communities

Nov 3, 2011 | Hearing

Subcommittee Slams Flawed Chesapeake Bay Model During Oversight Hearing

Nov 3, 2011 | Press Release

The Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry held a public hearing to review the implementation of Phase II of the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Watershed Implementation Plans (WIP) and their impact on states and rural communities.

Agricultural Program Audit: Examination of USDA Energy and Forestry Programs.

Jul 20, 2011 | Hearing

Energy and Forestry Programs Under the Microscope During Audit Hearing

Jul 20, 2011 | Press Release

The Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, held a public hearing to review energy and forestry programs within the subcommittee's jurisdiction.