Forest Landowners

Landowner Learning Series: Exploring FLA’s Longleaf Pine Cost Share Initiative
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
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. Explore more about FLA’s efforts in the historic longleaf pine range and delve into the opportunities available through this program.

Time: Apr 18, 2024, 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

2024 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-26
Save the date for the 2024 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners!
June 25-26, 2024
Omni Interlocken Hotel
Broomfield, Colorado

Landowner Learning Session: Forests to Faucets: The Crucial Role of Private Forest Landowners in Maintaining Water Quality
2024-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
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 into how the USFS online tool Forests to Faucets uses national datasets to identify watersheds most important to surface drinking water and helps forest managers and planners identify areas most vital to clean drinking water. Additionally, we will discuss the important role private forest landowners play in water quality including forestry Best Management Practices and riparian management.
Details:

Date: August 13, 2024, 2 p.m. ET
Speaker: Ryan Toot, Watershed Forester, USFS
Platform: Zoom
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XDXTTF92RcSZIZBmk4TyQg

By the end of this webinar, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the crucial role private forest landowners play in safeguarding water resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can contribute to a healthier, cleaner environment through responsible forest management. Register today!

Landowner Learning Session: Decoding the Chevron Doctrine
2024-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
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 this Landowner Learning Session, hear from Charles Yates, attorney in Pacific Legal Foundation’s environmental practice group, about the history of the Chevron Doctrine and how this decision by the Supreme Court may change how Congress, the agencies, and the courts approach environmental laws and regulations moving forward.

Online Learning Session: International Paper’s ForSite® Mapping Tool: Demonstrating Responsible Fiber Sourcing and Sustainable Forest Management Throughout the Supply Chain
2024-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
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 forest management certification standards, ForSite® ensures that conservation practices are incorporated pre-purchase. Over the years, IP’s approach has resulted in demonstrating successful risk mitigation to their stakeholders while supporting and promoting private forest landowners and working forests. ForSite® continues to be enthusiastically received by IP’s end customers, and conservation organizations and was recently awarded ESRI’s Special Achievement in GIS.
To learn more about ForSite® watch this video: https://youtu.be/xlWMF0EHpQI
Date/Time: September 25, 2024, 2 p.m., Eastern Time
Speaker: Jeremy Poirier, CWB®, Senior Manager Fiber Certification and Sustainability, International Paper
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ak26gPoqQqCjwYCtOo6wTA

2024 Foundation Year in Review: Shaping the Future of America's Forests and Landowners
2024-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
As 2024 comes to a close, the Forest Landowners Foundation invites you to join us for a special year-end webinar where we’ll celebrate the milestones and successes achieved in advancing our mission of creating a thriving future for America’s forests and the landowners who cultivate them.
In this session, we’ll reflect on the Foundation’s work throughout the year, with a focus on three key areas:

Telling the Story of America’s Forest Landowners
Providing the Tools for Landowner Success
Preparing the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders

Get a preview of the exciting programs and initiatives we have planned for 2025 including Forest Factor: The Sustainability Tracker, Forest Policy Institute, 2024 Cost and Trends of Southern U.S. Forestry Practices, and more.
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Register Now

2024 Foundation Year in Review: Shaping the Future of America's Forests and Landowners
2024-12-11 13:00 - 14:00
As 2024 comes to a close, the Forest Landowners Foundation invites you to join us for a special year-end webinar where we’ll celebrate the milestones and successes achieved in advancing our mission of creating a thriving future for America’s forests and the landowners who cultivate them.In this session, we’ll reflect on the Foundation’s work throughout the year, with a focus on three key areas:

Telling the Story of America’s Forest Landowners

Providing the Tools for Landowner Success

Preparing the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders

Get a preview of the exciting programs and initiatives we have planned for 2025 including Forest Factor: The Sustainability Tracker, Forest Policy Institute, 2024 Cost and Trends of Southern U.S. Forestry Practices, and more.

Date: December 11, 2024Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern TimeRegister Now

Forest Landowner Policy Outlook: A Review of 2024 and What's Ahead in 2025
2024-12-19 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Forest Landowners Association for an in-depth webinar exploring the latest in federal policy developments impacting private forest landowners. We’ll review key policy achievements and challenges from 2024 and preview opportunities and uncertainties of 2025 as a new session of Congress convenes and President-elect Trump prepares to take office. Gain insights on policy priorities, legislative and regulatory developments, and strategies to protect and advance the interests of private forest landowners in the year ahead. Date: December 19, 2024Time: 2:00 p.m., Eastern TimeSpeakers: Craig Anderson, FLA’s Director of Government Affairs and Katie Moss, FLA’s Director of Stewardship Initiatives and Regulatory AffairsRegister now

Online Learning Session: Forestry Taxes: Important Considerations for Private Forest Landowners When Filing Your 2024 Taxes.
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:00
Don’t Miss Our Next Online Learning Session on Forestry Taxes

Tax season is here, and if you’re a private forest landowner, navigating the latest tax rules can be overwhelming. That’s why FLA is bringing you an exclusive webinar: “Forestry Taxes: Important Considerations for Private Forest Landowners When Filing Your 2024 Taxes.”Join Dr. Tamera Cushing, Extension Forest Business & Economics Specialist at the University of Florida and renowned forestry tax expert, as she breaks down the key tax considerations you need to know. She’ll cover important updates to the tax code, deductions, and strategies to help you maximize your returns and stay compliant.

📅 Date: March 6, 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 PM ET📍 Where: Zoom

Whether you’re a longtime landowner or just getting started, this session will provide invaluable insights to help you make informed tax decisions.

Space is limited—register now to secure your spot!

Online Learning Session: U.S. Forest Sustainability in the 21st Century
2025-04-22 01:30 - 14:00
Strengthening Families, Communities, and Livelihoods

Featuring: Katie Fernholz, Dovetail Partners

For the past 30 years, certification has been a key benchmark for forest sustainability. While valuable, traditional certification methods can present cost and technical barriers. Today, advanced risk assessment, data analysis, and public reporting tools provide more accessible and effective solutions—enhancing sustainability without limiting supply chain transparency or reinforcing marketplace inequities.

Join us as we explore how sustainable forest management can address critical issues like affordable housing, workforce development, public health, and youth education. How can we better connect modern sustainability tools with the needs of families, communities, and livelihoods? What strategies can drive positive outcomes for both forests and people in 2025?

Online Learning Session – Congress in the First 100 Days: What It Means for Private Forest Landowners
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We invite you to join us for an upcoming online learning session that breaks down the early days of the new Congress and what it means for private forest landowners.

📅 Date & Time: May 7, 2025 | 2:00–3:00 PM Eastern Time📌 Topic: Congress in the First 100 Days: What It Means for Private Forest Landowners🎤 Speaker: Craig Anderson, FLA’s Vice President of Government Affairs💻 Format: Online Learning Session | Zoom💵 Cost: Free for FLA Members | $25 for Non-Members🔗 Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/251045542481149

Session Overview:How will the Trump Administration influence the legislative agenda—and what will it mean for private forest landowners? Craig Anderson will provide expert analysis on the emerging policy landscape in Washington, key developments on Capitol Hill, and where landowners are most likely to see impacts.

Topics will also include:• FLA’s core policy priorities• Tax policy• Disaster recovery• Market opportunities (including sustainable aviation fuel and mass timber)

Whether you’re looking to stay informed or strategize for the year ahead, this session will provide valuable insight to help you stay ahead of the curve.

We hope you’ll join us!

2026 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-25
Join us at the Ritz-Carlton
