### Question
How does HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION define declining forest health?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 6591a*, **declining forest health** is defined as:

> a forest that is experiencing—


(1) substantially increased tree mortality due to insect or disease infestation

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6591a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS**

