The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting a resilient and healthy Black Hills forest through active forest management and the retention of the forest products industry. It highlights the benefits that well-managed forests provide to South Dakota citizens, including socioeconomic stability, recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat enhancement, and improved water quality. The resolution points out the dangers posed by dense forests, such as increased wildfire risks and the spread of mountain pine beetle epidemics, which have been on the rise in the Black Hills over the past three years.

In response to these challenges, the resolution calls for increased active forest management to mitigate the threats of wildfires and pests, as well as to support the forest products industry. It acknowledges that while the U.S. Forest Service manages most of the forested land in South Dakota, all citizens should have a voice in management decisions. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2025, and concurred by the House of Representatives on February 21, 2025, reflecting a unified legislative commitment to forest health and management.