Arkansas’ national forests could soon feel the effects of major federal policy changes aimed at speeding up logging, roadbuilding and land management projects across the country. Recent actions from Washington have focused on reducing environmental review requirements, increasing timber production and streamlining project approvals on public lands. While these moves are national in scope, they could have direct consequences for the Ouachita National Forest and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, two landscapes that play a major role in Arkansas outdoor recreation. For hikers, mountain bikers, paddlers, campers and rural communities that depend on forest tourism, the stakes are high. Why