Forest Products are Green

A guest op-ed in The Hill makes the case that forest products, and the associated jobs, are "green jobs." More

POLICY ISSUES

Climate change: America's well-managed private forests are vital to any climate change solution. More
Environment: America’s private forests are vital to our water supply and the health of wildlife water habitat, but potential over-regulation could have the unintended consequence of driving good forest landowners out of the business of growing and maintaining forests. More
Renewable energy: America's private forests are vital to the nation's renewable energy efforts. More
Facts and figures on the benefits of private, working forests. More

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ECONOMIC IMPACT

Private, working forests contribute more than clean air and water, wildlife habitat, recreation, and open space. They create jobs, tax revenue, and economic activity. Find out more by clicking on the map below.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER

The single most effective voice in Washington is the one from home. Take a moment and contact your Member of Congress today. More

FORESTRY JOURNAL

A guest op-ed in The Hill makes the case that forest products, and the associated jobs, are "green jobs." More
- Working Forests
Over 100 scientists wrote the U.S. Senate and House to reiterate that biomass energy is renewable and carbon beneficial and to express their concern over the EPA's GHG Tailoring Rule. More
- biomass
- climate
NAFO comments on the EPA's NPDES general permit for pesticide application. More
- environment