Climate Change
Advocating for solutions on public timberlands throughout the West
Forest Health
Renewable Wood Products for America's Needs.
AFRC is a regional trade association whose purpose is to advocate for sustained yield timber harvests on public timberlands throughout the West to enhance forest health and resistance to fire, insects, and disease. We do this by promoting active management to attain productive public forests, protect adjoining private forests, and assure community stability. We work to improve federal and state laws, regulations, policies and decisions regarding access to and management of public forest lands and protection of all forest lands.
Renewable, durable, climate-friendly and essential
The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) along with a coalition of counties in Washington, Oregon and California and the Association of O&C Counties filed a legal challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Distr
The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) today voiced its strong support for two Executive Orders signed by President Trump on March 1, aimed at expanding U.S. timber production and strengthening the domestic lumber i
American Forest Resource Council President Travis Joseph has the following to say regarding the appointment of Tom Schultz as the 21st Chief of the U.S. Forest Service: "Tom Schultz recognizes the vital role of active
Register Now: AFRC Annual Meeting Welcomes Keynote Speaker USFS Associate Chief Chris French Washington, DC Update AFRC submits comments on President Trump's Executive Orders on timber and lumber production Senate Hearing on Fix Our Fo
President Trump Signs Historic Executive Orders on U.S. Timber Production, U.S. Lumber Register Now: AFRC Annual Meeting Washington, DC Update Tom Schultz appointed USFS Chief Kathleen Sgamma appointed BLM Director Forestry Legis
Washington, DC Update Trump Transition House Passes Fix our Forests Act Reconciliation Registration Open: AFRC Annual Meeting at Skamania Lodge, April 22-24 Fish & Wildlife Service Retains Threatened Status for Grizzly Be
