Forest Society Blog - News & Features

This historic legislation established a dedicated and permanent means for the conservation and protection of America’s irreplaceable natural, historic, cultural, and outdoor sites, including essential watersheds, open spaces, parks, trails and more.

We are hopeful that the passage of the bill into law marks a significant step forward to address the environmental contamination and public health consequences from PFAS. 

NH DES announced it will begin the planning and drafting of the CCAP at two kickoff events in September.

The Farm Bill is one of the largest and most complex pieces of legislation the Congress considers. 

Overall funding for Forest and Rangeland Research would be increased to $319 million in the Senate bill, which is a $19 million increase compared with FY24. 

The ability of wood to store carbon in the long-term and the fact that manufacturing wood products requires less fossil fuels makes mass timber one way the country can meet the goals and guidance laid out in the DOE’s announcement. 

Are you interested, and concerned, about how your hometown or favorite place to visit will feel like in the future as the World’s climate changes?

The Forest Society strongly supports the inclusion of FCEP in the next Farm Bill.