Climate Change
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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.
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For Immediate Release: September 18, 2025 Contact: Nick Smith (503) 515-4206 The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) and the California Forestry Association (Calforests) today submitted formal joint comments to
Featured article from AFRC's September 2025 Newsletter. On August 27, USDA Secretary Rollins announced the next steps in a rulemaking process to rescind the 2021 Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule has been a roadb
The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) today expressed concerns with Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove’s order to immediately set aside 10,300 acres of state trust lands from sustainable timb
Washington, DC Update Congress returns to consider spending, forest policy Trump appointees await confirmation The AFRC Podcast Episode 48: Fuel Treatments: Smart Investments, Healthy Forests Executive Orders Spur Growth of Land
Washington, DC Update Appropriations Trump Appointees Reconciliation Bill Implementation Permitting reform The AFRC Podcast Episode 47: Rescinding the Roadless Rule- Myth vs. Reality USDA, Forest Service Announce Major Reo
Washington, DC Update: Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill AFRC Leads National Coalition Letter on Timber Priorities in Reconciliation Bill USDA Moves to Rescind the Roadless Rule The AFRC Podcast Episode 46: John Culclasure, Congressional
