I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2023 Mr. Edwards introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To require the installation of fences and barriers to protect old growth trees in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trees Remember Each Effacing Step Act or the TREES Act . 2. Installation of fences and barriers to protect old growth trees in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall establish fences and barriers around old growth trees (including visible roots) in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area that are located within 10 feet of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail such that the fences and barriers separate such trees from such Trail. (b) Requirements The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall establish fences and barriers under subsection (a) in a manner that— (1) is least disruptive to the wildlife and wilderness characteristics of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area; and (2) will require the least amount of maintenance.