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Policy & Advocacy

Policy Priorities

Like America’s family farms and ranches, America’s family forestlands are part of the nation’s rural tapestry. And like family farms, economic struggles are affecting family forest landowners’ ability to protect the nation’s water, air, soils, and wildlife habitat and to provide wood products and renewable energy feedstocks that benefit all Americans. ATFS works to keep track of current legislation and key bills in Congress that affect private landowners acround the United States. 

Our policy priorities

  • Taxes
  • Access to farm bill conservation programs
  • Markets for wood products
  • Invasive pests
  • Clean water
  • Renewable energy
  • Climate
  • Controlled burn
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    Sign up for the Family Forest Action Network. Family forest advocates and Tree Farmers are committed to fighting for policies that ensure family forest owners have the tools they need to keep their forests healthy and productive and protect their forest heritage.  You don't have to own a certifed Tree Farm to help us advocate; if you believe in a future with healthy woods, take action with us today.