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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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….
Washington, D.C. – The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) applauds the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) proposed rule revisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide greater regulatory certainty for private forest landowners. The four proposed revisions include: Through these changes, USFWS Director Brian Nesvik, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and the Trump…
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…
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…