New Executive Order to “Make America Beautiful Again” Promotes Conservation and Expanding Access to Public Lands
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes the announcement of the “Make America Beautiful Again” Executive Order, a sweeping federal initiative aimed at restoring natural landscapes, investing in conservation and significantly expanding access to public lands for outdoor recreation — including hunting.
Signed on July 3, the MABA Executive Order established the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission and directed all federal land management agencies to prioritize projects that promote responsible land stewardship, improve wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire risk.
The executive order also includes a strong commitment to increasing access for hunters, anglers and other outdoor users, reaffirming the critical role that sportsmen and women play in conservation.
A key feature of the MABA Executive Order is its call to recover wildlife populations through collaboration rather than regulation. This shift from bureaucracy to public-private partnerships will enable organizations like the NWTF to amplify its existing programs like the Forests and Flocks Intiative and leverage decades of conservation success in implementing new federal projects.
The NWTF looks forward to working with the U.S. Department of the Interior, USDA Forest Service, state agencies and other partners to help implement the executive order’s priorities in forests, fields and communities across the country.
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.