declining forest health
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United States Code
16 U.S.C. § 6591a — in this section (3 versions over time)
In this section, the term “declining forest health” means a forest that is experiencing—
(1) substantially increased tree mortality due to insect or disease infestation; or
(2) dieback due to infestation or defoliation by insects or disease.