Forest-Policy Working Group

Advocating for federal policies that support sustainable forestry and forest communities in the U.S.

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

The Forest-Climate Working Group, now known as the Forest-Policy Working Group, is no longer active on X. Please follow our latest updates here:

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[State Foresters @StateForesters]

Today is National Wildland Firefighter Day! Thank you to all the hardworking wildland firefighters and support personnel that protect our natural resources, care for the environment, and keep communities safe. #ItTakesAllOfUs

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

In the 1920s, the Civilian Conservation Corps mobilized 250K+ young men to plant billions of trees, build trails, guard forests, and restore parks during the Great Depression.

A century later, we're still inspired by their legacy!
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[Forests Plus @ForestsPlus]

Dive into @nature_org's new reforestation study during our upcoming webinar! See the research and explore new maps where reforestation can make the biggest climate impact.
📅: June 26, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
💻: https://t.co/n7HX1G3xcx

[NAFO Forests @NAFO_Forests]

While forests cover only about 34% of the total U.S. land area, they supply 50% of the nation’s available water. More than 150 million Americans (!!!) rely on forested watersheds for their drinking water.

But wait... that's not all. Forests also actively enhance water quality. Trees filter out sediment, bacteria, and pollutants, while their root systems stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Forests are nature’s filtration system, and we protect and enhance this function through responsible stewardship. By maintaining healthy forested watersheds, our forests provide clean water for both people and wildlife.

#WaterFromForests #ModernAmericanForestry

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

🌲 Mature forests are carbon powerhouses. A single large tree can store as much carbon as 29 young ones! Preserving these giants is key to our climate strategy. Learn more from @ClimateTrust:
🔗 https://t.co/tuNDGhSssv

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

The wood products supply chain is now made more transparent with the introduction of @woodcouncil’s new tool, which helps understand where their products are coming from and how sustainable they are.
https://t.co/V9RMJKp3oD

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

Stewarding land and natural resources isn’t a solo job — it takes strong partnerships, shared knowledge and collective action. Proud to partner with groups like @RoanokeCooperative, spotlighted here ➡️
https://t.co/Ccgm5mdXTI

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

In the United States, resilient rural economies rely on healthy forests and grasslands. The Climate Trust shares how sustainable land management & carbon markets can stabilize incomes for landowners amid climate and market shifts.​

https://t.co/ZGjp5P9pDv

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

In addition to being a powerful climate solution, working forests provide habitat for 60% of our nation’s at-risk species, like this wood turtle. 🐢

Learn more about America's only forest sector coalition working to advance climate change solutions ➡️ https://t.co/KMprTgV36N

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

The Steering Committee for the 9th American Forest Congress needs your help developing the agenda and resolutions through these upcoming workshops. Register here!
📅: Sustainable Forest Products, 4/23, 11:30 AM
📅: Reforestation, 5/21, 11:30 AM
💻: https://t.co/NXkTqKLVoG

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

Today, we celebrate Earth Day. As one of our most powerful natural climate solutions, forests absorb carbon, provide clean air and water and support biodiversity. With care and investment, they can keep doing their job. 🌎💚

[American Wood Council @woodcouncil]

Why urban builders are switching to mass timber: @CBSNews reports on environmental impacts and safety testing https://t.co/omew86bR9Y

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

📬 FCWG has submitted our updated Policy Platform to key Congressional committees!
We're calling on policymakers to help unlock the full potential of America’s forests & forest products. 🌲🤝

Let’s work together for a sustainable, forest-forward future.

https://t.co/4axtF5NUSb

[American Forests @AmericanForests]

Less than 10% of the Tamaulipan thornforest remains in the Rio Grande Valley. American Forests is working with communities to bring it back — 🌳 one seedling at a time.

Shade, stormwater control, habitat & climate protection all grow here.

🌱@grist

https://t.co/n8SJ8402QW

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

Conservation projects save more than just trees, but different forests require very different caretaking strategies.
https://t.co/3mksPoFIG4

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

Americorps alum K Johnson shares, “this experience has helped me build a future working in the forest, in a job beyond a screen.”

Read more at https://t.co/JuB9NIoYTE

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

At the Forest-Climate Working Group, we support taking actions that maintain forest cover and expand forests back into places where it has been lost. This ensures that forests can reach their full carbon-sequestering potential!
https://t.co/wYy9Ll3yA8

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

Join the 9th American Forest Congress Virtual Pathway Workshops on Sustainable Forest Products!
📅: Wednesday, April 23, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
💻: https://t.co/NXkTqKLVoG

[Forest-Policy Working Group @ForestPolicyWG]

The @OpenSpaceInst recently acquired a 1,382-acre property, which will be donated to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, who will steward the forested property in perpetuity as a natural and cultural resource for the Tribe.
https://t.co/4qGtcQKia7