The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) congratulates Congress on reaching agreement on a bipartisan Farm Bill that includes several important provisions for private forest owners. Together with our partners at the American Wood Council and the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, we applaud the inclusion of the Timber Innovation Act (H.R. 1380 / S. 538)Read More
2018 News Archives
December
April
Forest Owners Encouraged by New Policy Recognizing the Carbon Neutrality of Biomass
NAFO Members Earl & Wanda Barrs celebrate Earth Day, Encouraged by the Promise of Healthier Markets for Forest Owners Washington, DC – A new policy announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally recognizes forest biomass energy as carbon neutral. The policy is effective immediately for all regulatory programs involving stationary sources and willRead More
March
National Alliance of Forest Owners Statement on Passage of 2018 Omnibus Bill
Washington, DC – Dave Tenny, President and CEO of the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO), released this statement following the passage of the 2018 Omnibus Bill: “Congress has once again recognized forest biomass in the U.S. as the carbon neutral, renewable resource that it is. The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) thanks CongressRead More
2017 News Archives
May
Forest Owners Thank Congress, Applaud Bipartisan Support for Carbon Neutrality of Biomass
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 4, 2017 National Alliance of Forest Owners CONTACT: Kate Gatto, 202-747-0756, kgatto@nafoalliance.org Washington, DC – The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) applauds Congress for taking decisive action today to recognize biomass as a carbon neutral, renewable resource and an important part of the U.S. energy portfolio. Biomass energy markets strengthenRead More
April
Risch, King Announce Senate Working Forests Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine), joined by a bipartisan group of Senators, today launched the new Senate Working Forests Caucus. The Caucus, which has 11 inaugural members, will serve as a forum for policies that promote and preserve America’s working forests. “Most working forests – over seventy percent nationallyRead More
March
National Alliance of Forest Owners Welcomes Kate Gatto as Vice President of Communications
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Forest Owners (NAFO) announced today that Kate Houston Gatto will join the organization as its new Vice President of Communications. Gatto will lead NAFO’s advocacy communications, working to provide a voice inside the Beltway for the private families, businesses and organizations that own or manage more than 80 millionRead More