FLA Calls on Policymakers to Fully Recognize Forestry Within American Agriculture on the Nation’s Premier Day of Agricultural Celebration Washington, D.C. — On National Ag Day, the Forest Landowners Association (FLA) is proud to stand with every farmer, rancher, and agricultural producer in America — and to make a long overdue declaration: forest landowners are…
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that while the President has authority to impose certain tariffs under emergency economic powers statutes, that authority is not unlimited. The Court made clear that Congress sets the boundaries for how those powers can be used, reinforcing its central role in shaping U.S. trade policy….
Washington, D.C. — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) expressed strong support for the forestry provisions included in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the “Farm Bill”, highlighting the legislation’s role in strengthening the long-term health, productivity, and resilience of America’s private working forests. “The Farm, Food, and National Security…
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…
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…