NAFO praised the EPA for its efforts to include forest biomass as a source of transportation fuels in its final rule implementing the Federal Renewable Fuels Standard, and called upon Congress to fix the flawed definition in the Standard excluding most renewable forest biomass from the program. More
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 on figures on the benefits of private, working forests. More
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.
The single most effective voice in Washington is the one from home. Take a moment and contact your Member of Congress today. More
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NAFO participates in the 2010 Clean Energy, Jobs & Security Forum on Capitol Hill, moderated by Senator Debbie Stabenow, More
NAFO seeks an experienced professional to direct its policy, regulatory and legal affairs portfolio. More
Members of Congress from around the country and across the aisle joined together in an amicus brief to support an EPA pesticide rule. Striking down the rule will threaten forest health. More
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