Forest Landowners Essential to Nation’s Wood Supply, Rural Economies, and Environmental Health
The benefits of managed forests begin with the commitment, investment, and hard work of the landowner
Whether you care about drinking water, clean air, or economic benefits, we must understand the role that forest landowners play and the importance of harvesting timber to provide income for the caretakers of the forests.
U.S. Department of Commerce Lowers Duty Rate on Canadian Softwood Lumber Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has set a new average duty rate of 8.9 percent on Canadian softwood lumber imports. "While the U.S. Lumber Coalition has demonstrated that this calculation understates true levels of subsidies and dumping, these results nonetheless...
Estimated fair market value of timber “casualty losses” for family forest owners
FLA continues to push for a legislative fix for timber casualty loss through the Forest Recovery Act. As such, we appreciate the US Forest Service's recent analysis of the estimated fair market value of loss timber from natural disasters. As reported in a briefing...
Congressman Westerman Introduces Trillion Trees Act
On February 12, 2020, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Trillion Trees Act as part of the Republicans’ approach to boost America’s sequestration of carbon and other greenhouse gases.
FLA Promoting Sustainability of U.S. Wood
To tell your story and ensure U.S. wood in the marketplace as mass timber and building construction are expected to soar in the next decade, FLA is traveling the country meeting with the design and build community. Wood Works Seminar Series Each month in 2020, FLA’s...
Timber Block Grants a Move in the Right Direction but Hurdles Remain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that for the first time ever they will provide payments for loss of timber as a result of hurricanes in 2018. The recently announced Timber Block Grants have given rise to hope that in addition to...
National Forest Products Week 2018
During National Forest Products Week, FLA recognizes that challenges remain for the family forest landowners who supply the resources that we celebrate this week. We examine the issues that our members face in today’s economy.
Study Forecasts Softwood Lumber Consumption to Hit All-Time Highs by 2030
US softwood lumber demand is expected to continue its upward trajectory from the lows of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, reaching an all-time high by mid 2020s, according to a newly released US Lumber Outlook Study by ForestEdge LLC and Wood Resources International LLC (USLOS2018).
Deep Dive on Market Assumptions
Dr. Cubbage’s data-rich discussions have been eagerly consumed at forestry conferences around the country by forestry stakeholders wondering when a rebound in sawtimber might be anticipated. The Forest Landowners Association spoke with Dr. Cubbage for a short preview of the presentation.
Federally Funded Projects Should Use US Wood
FLA is encouraging the concept of “buy America” to include the use of US wood products in all federally funded projects including infrastructure projects. The use of US wood will help revitalize rural communities and economies throughout rural forestry communities.
Expanding and Growing Foreign Markets for Timber
In 2016, the United States exported $38 billion worth of forestry products, with $3.4 billion accounting for lumber. Data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service indicates that China is the largest consumer of American wood and wood products, with imports...