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FLA Joins Coalition Calling for Expanded Markets for Low-Value Wood
ByMichelle Cain February 4, 2026

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
ByMichelle Cain January 28, 2026January 29, 2026

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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FLA Applauds Introduction of Market Disruptions Relief Act to Support Harvesters, Haulers & Family Forest Businesses
ByMichelle Cain January 26, 2026

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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A Small Postal Change That Could Affect Your Donation to the Forest Landowners Foundation
ByMichelle Cain December 23, 2025

As the end of the year approaches, many supporters choose to mail charitable donations to the Forest Landowners Foundation. This year, however, a change in U.S. Postal Service procedures makes timing more important than ever. Starting December 24, USPS will no longer apply most postmarks at local post offices or neighborhood mail drop boxes. Instead,…

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“The EUDR Must Go”: Rep. Austin Scott Joins FLA in Calling Out Unworkable EU Regulation
ByMichelle Cain December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

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…

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Forest Landowners Association Applauds USDA Farmer Bridge Payments, Urges Inclusion of Private Forest Landowners
ByMichelle Cain December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Washington, DC — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $12 billion in farmer bridge payments to assist American farmers impacted by unfair trade practices, and emphasized the importance of ensuring private forest landowners are included in this assistance. Private forest landowners are farmers, and timber is an agricultural commodity….

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Op-Ed Emphasizes the Need for the Disaster Reforestation Act
ByMichelle Cain December 2, 2025

This article was published in the Washington Times on November 28, 2025. America’s Forests Are Under Threat. Congress Must Act Now. America’s private forests are a strategic national asset. They provide the raw materials for housing, paper, packaging, and renewable energy. They support millions of jobs and anchor rural economies. But that foundation is at…

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FLA Responds to EUDR Delay: A Necessary Pause on a Fundamentally Unworkable Regulation
ByMichelle Cain November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) considers the European Parliament’s decision to delay implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) an important signal. While this delay is welcome news, it further confirms that the EUDR is an unworkable regulation that infringes on private property rights and creates unnecessary barriers to the European Union’s market for U.S….

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FLA Praises Proposed EPA, Army Rule on WOTUS
ByMichelle Cain November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army for issuing their proposed rule clarifying the definition of Waters of the United States and fully implementing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The proposed rule aligns federal regulations with the Supreme…

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FLA Thanks Arkansas Congressional Delegation for Defending America’s Working Forests
ByMichelle Cain November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) is grateful for the Arkansas Congressional Delegation for their strong leadership in standing up for America’s working forests and pushing back against misguided regulations such as the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). FLA views the EUDR as a direct violation of private property rights and an intentional…

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