Policy Priorities
Policy Priorities
The Forest Landowners Association advocates for federal policies supporting family forest owners, who manage the majority of U.S. forests. We collaborate with policymakers and stakeholders on tax, property rights, disaster recovery, and market access initiatives.
Our Policy Focus Areas:
Private Property Rights
We defend private property rights and landowner flexibility. This promotes forest health, wildlife habitats, environmental quality, and job creation – all vital to our nation.
Market Access
We support policies to enhance timber market access for landowners, both domestically and globally. We also promote their entry into emerging markets, fostering economic sustainability and effective forest management.
Regulatory Policies
We fight for regulatory policies that do not impose undue economic burdens on forest landowners.
Tax Certainty
We advocate for fair, consistent federal tax policies that enable private forest landowners to maintain practices yielding vital economic and environmental benefits.
Disaster Recovery
We support policies to enhance timber market access for landowners, both domestically and globally. We also promote their entry into emerging markets, fostering economic sustainability and effective forest management.
While these are our primary focus areas, we remain committed to collaborating with partner organizations on additional initiatives to ensure the health and resiliency of our forests.
FLA Policy News:
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Issues | Legislative | Market Access | News | Taxes | Uncategorized
FLA Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Decision
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that while the President has authority to impose certain tariffs under emergency economic powers statutes, that authority is not unlimited. The Court made clear that Congress sets the boundaries for how those powers can be used, reinforcing its central role in shaping U.S. trade policy….
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FLA Backs Key Forestry Priorities in 2026 Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) expressed strong support for the forestry provisions included in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the “Farm Bill”, highlighting the legislation’s role in strengthening the long-term health, productivity, and resilience of America’s private working forests. “The Farm, Food, and National Security…
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Issues | Legislative | Market Access | News | Uncategorized
FLA Joins Coalition Calling for Expanded Markets for Low-Value Wood
Washington, D.C. – The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) has joined a broad, diverse coalition of forestry, agriculture, conservation, and rural business organizations urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to modernize and expand the treatment of woody biomass under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in a recent coalition letter. The letter, led by the National Alliance…
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Winter Storm Fern Highlights the Need for Long-Term Disaster Recovery for Forests
Winter Storm Fern has caused significant damage across forested landscapes, leaving many timber producers and family forestry businesses assessing the impacts on their land. Ice accumulation caused damage across forest stands of all ages, with impacts ranging from broken tops and stem damage to uprooted trees and complete stand loss. An additional layer of concern…
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Issues | Legislative | Market Access | Natural Disasters | News | Taxes
FLA Applauds Introduction of Market Disruptions Relief Act to Support Harvesters, Haulers & Family Forest Businesses
The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) welcomes the introduction of the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act (H.R. 7195) in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), legislation that would provide a critical new safety net for forest product harvesting and hauling businesses, as well as family forest businesses affected…
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“The EUDR Must Go”: Rep. Austin Scott Joins FLA in Calling Out Unworkable EU Regulation
The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) criticizes the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a policy that—despite its stated environmental objectives—would impose sweeping, unworkable requirements on U.S. forest landowners and jeopardize market access for sustainably produced American wood products. For private forest landowners, the delay in implementation is not just a bureaucratic footnote; it is an acknowledgment…
