The Cost and Cost Trends of Southern U.S. Forestry Practices Survey has been conducted periodically from 1952 through the current survey. The Forest Landowners Foundation in partnership with Dr. Adam Maggard of Auburn University has worked in recent years to get the survey into a workable online format resulting in significantly more responses. This online...
Join Craig Anderson, FLA's Director of Government Affairs, and Katie Moss, FLA's Director of Stewardship Initiatives and Regulatory Affairs as they review the progress and ongoing initiatives of FLA's policy team for 2023. From the Disaster Reforestation Act to the Endangered Species Act, learn about the advancement of FLA's policy priorities in 2023 and how...
Learn how to unlock the value of your land with powerful GIS tools designed for timberland management and valuation. This webinar and live Q&A hosted by Acres will show you how to evaluate your regional supply chain, potential productivity, and recent transaction data to make informed decisions about a property.
Forest Policy Institute: Tuesday, February 6 Executive Committee and New Board Member Dinner Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 7, 8:00 am – 11:30 am Hill Visits and Reception: Wednesday, February 7, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Optional Hill Visits (in case of schedule conflicts): Thursday, Februaryn8, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Arlington, VA
Around the world, governments and corporations have taken responsibility for addressing the climate crisis and signs of major biodiversity collapse. At the center of this discourse has been forests' fundamental role in global climate strategy – including timber forests being managed for harvest. However, historically, most working forest landscapes have been managed for one thing:...
Join FLA in partnership with PRT GrowingServices, IFCO Seedlings, and Larson &McGowin, for a Nursery and Landowner Tour in DeRidder, Lousiana. Open House @ IFCO Seedlings – Evans Nursery Location: 23194 Hwy 111, Evans, La 70634 Date: April 9, 2024 Time: 8:00am – 3:30pm AGENDA 8:00 a.m. – Coffee with IFCO Seedlings & Forest Landowners...
Private forest landowners across the country are facing pressure and uncertainty in the face of evolving markets, regulations, legislative landscapes, and increased transparency in our operations. For over 80 years, The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) has been a steadfast advocate for your interests on these issues. Now more than ever, it’s imperative that we amplify...
Discover how the Forest Landowners Association's Longleaf Cost Share Program, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Longleaf Stewardship Fund, can assist in establishing and managing longleaf pine on private lands. Unsure of how to start your application? Join us for this informative session to gain insights into the program and its application process....
Save the date for the 2024 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners! June 25-26, 2024 Omni Interlocken Hotel Broomfield, Colorado
Title: Forests to Faucets: The Crucial Role of Private Forest Landowners in Maintaining Water Quality Description: Join us for an enlightening online learning session on the vital connection between our forests and the water we drink. Titled "Forests to Faucets: The Crucial Role of Private Forest Landowners in Maintaining Water Quality." This session will delve...
On June 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in a landmark decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine, which for 40 years gave federal agencies the authority to interpret ambiguous language from Congress when crafting regulations. This decision marks a significant change in the regulatory landscape, especially for environmental regulations that may impact forest landowners....
In 2015, International Paper (IP) developed a GIS-based mapping platform to identify environmental risks within their fiber procurement supply chain. What started as a pilot project in the Southeastern United States, evolved into a large-scale mapping and due diligence system called ForSite® that fundamentally changed the way IP procures fiber. Similar to approaches found in...