Tom Schultz, the Forest Service chief, announced that the agency is looking for additional partners as it negotiates agreements with states to boost timber sales. The move comes amid concerns over the health of national forests and the need for increased revenue streams to support forest management and conservation efforts. Schultz said, "We need more partners," as the agency strikes deals with states to boost timber sales. The statement reflects the agency's strategy to diversify revenue sources and strengthen state-level collaboration. If the partnership strategy succeeds, it could provide a more stable funding base for forest management and potentially increase timber production, benefiting both the forestry sector and related energy supply chains.