Forest Landowners Association Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Include Disaster Reforestation Act in Budget Reconciliation Package
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Forest Landowners Association Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Include Disaster Reforestation Act in Budget Reconciliation Package

ByMichelle Cain

WASHINGTON, DC – The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) has led a coalition of more than 75 state and national organizations in sending a letter to Congressional leadership urging the inclusion of the Disaster Reforestation Act in the upcoming budget reconciliation package. The broad coalition represents key sectors of agriculture, business, conservation, forestry, and other stakeholders…

Senator Cassidy and Senator Warnock Introduce the Disaster Reforestation Act to Support Multi-Generational Family Forest Landowners
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Senator Cassidy and Senator Warnock Introduce the Disaster Reforestation Act to Support Multi-Generational Family Forest Landowners

ByMichelle Cain

Washington, D.C. – Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) have introduced the Disaster Reforestation Act, a crucial bipartisan bill that provides essential tax relief for private forest landowners facing catastrophic losses from natural disasters. Unlike other agricultural commodities, timber is not eligible for disaster relief tools such as crop insurance or safety net programs….

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Urges USDA to Expedite Disaster Assistance
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Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Urges USDA to Expedite Disaster Assistance

ByMichelle Cain

The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) applauds the bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives, led by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), for urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize disaster assistance and promptly issue clear guidelines to expedite relief for landowners, farmers, and other producers impacted by recent severe…

Congressman Buddy Carter and Congresswoman Terri Sewell Reintroduce the Disaster Reforestation Act
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Congressman Buddy Carter and Congresswoman Terri Sewell Reintroduce the Disaster Reforestation Act

ByMichelle Cain

WASHINGTON, DC — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) applauds Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) for their swift reintroduction of the bipartisan Disaster Reforestation Act (DRA). As Congress considers a comprehensive tax package, FLA urges lawmakers to prioritize including this critical legislation to support forest landowners nationwide. The Disaster Reforestation Act addresses…

Forest Landowners Associations Calls on Congress to Pass Disaster Recovery for Private Forest Landowners
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Forest Landowners Associations Calls on Congress to Pass Disaster Recovery for Private Forest Landowners

ByMichelle Cain

[Washington, D.C.] — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) has been at the forefront of advocating for disaster recovery solutions for private forest landowners since 2018, emphasizing the unique challenges they face when natural disasters devastate their forests. Unlike other agricultural producers, private forest landowners lack access to essential recovery programs like crop insurance or direct…

National Associations Call on Congress to Prioritize Disaster Relief for Private Forest Landowners
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National Associations Call on Congress to Prioritize Disaster Relief for Private Forest Landowners

ByMichelle Cain

Washington, D.C. – The Forest Landowners Association (FLA), along with other national organizations representing forestry and the forest products sector, have called on Congress to include robust disaster assistance for private forest landowners in upcoming relief legislation. In a coalition letter sent to Senate and House Appropriations Committee leaders, these organizations emphasized the critical need…

FLA Commends Senate Agriculture Committee’s Release of the 2024 Farm Bill
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FLA Commends Senate Agriculture Committee’s Release of the 2024 Farm Bill

ByMichelle Cain

The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) applauds Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and the Senate Agriculture Committee for unveiling the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024, commonly known as the Farm Bill. This landmark legislation provides essential support for rural economies, conservation initiatives, and disaster recovery, delivering critical tools for private forest landowners. FLA is…

Forest Landowners Association Commends Bipartisan Push for Comprehensive Disaster Recovery
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Forest Landowners Association Commends Bipartisan Push for Comprehensive Disaster Recovery

ByMichelle Cain

The Forest Landowners Association (FLA), representing family forest landowners across 43 states, commends the recent bipartisan, bicameral efforts advocating for disaster relief following Hurricane Helene. These initiatives align with FLA’s ongoing work to develop a robust safety net for private forest landowners. Scott Jones, FLA’s CEO, emphasized the critical nature of these efforts: “Recent natural…

FLA Champions Fix Our Forests Act: Bipartisan Victory in House
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FLA Champions Fix Our Forests Act: Bipartisan Victory in House

ByMichelle Cain

In a significant victory for forest management, H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support on September 24, 2024. This landmark bill, co-sponsored by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA), marks a crucial advancement in forest management policies that…

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Bipartisan Tax Package Moves Through Congress

ByMichelle Cain

Additional Option for Passage of Disaster Reforestation Act Tax Package Clears Initial Hurdle in the House Last week, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, announced an agreement on a framework for tax reform legislation. Read more on this…