FFRC Announces Increased Support for Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation: January 4, 2023: The Federal Forest Resource Coalition (FFRC) announced this week that they have become a Platinum Mission Partner of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, increasing their support for the critical work CSF does in support of wildlife, hunters, and anglers. “Our industry helps public land managers…
Parma Named FFRC President: Will Lead National Coalition Through 2024: December 14, 2022: Jim Parma, the Eastern Fiber Manager for Bell Lumber and Pole, was named the Federal Forest Resource Coalition’s sixth president. He will lead the organization through 2024. “It’s an honor to take on this leadership role at a challenging time for…
FFRC Praises Bipartisan Promoting Effective Forest Management Act: “It’s Time to Get Serious” September 20, 2022: Today, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the bipartisan Effective Forest Management Act. FFRC Executive Director Bill Imbergamo issued the following statement: “We applaud Chairman Manchin and Ranking Member Barrasso for setting…
Forest Service. BLM Effort to Define Old-Growth and Mature Forests A Diversion from High Priority Forest Management: August 30, 2022: The Federal Forest Resource Coalition filed comments on the “Request for Information” on Old-Growth and Mature Forests on August 29th. FFRC Executive Director Bill Imbergamo issued the following statement: “FFRC is gravely…
FFRC Comments on Fed. Reg. 42493-42494 Vol. 87, No. 135 July 15, 2022 FFRC Comments on Fed. Reg. 42493-42494 Vol. 87, No. 135 July 15, 2022 August 29, 2022 Mr. Jamie Barbour Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service Washington, DC: Assistant Director Dear Mr. Barbour: Please see our comments regarding the above captioned…
Press Statement by the Federal Forest Resource Coalition on “Climate Forests” Campaign “Report” on Timber Projects: July 12, 2022: The groups behind the “Climate Forests Campaign” –Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the League of Conservation voters – have total annual budgets exceed $450 million. With all that money, you’d…
Testimony of Tom Schultz, President, Federal Forest Resource Coalition Farm Bill Oversight Hearing House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry July 13, 2022 Chairwoman Spanberger, Ranking Member LaMalfa, on behalf of the Federal Forest Resource Coalition, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is Tom Schultz and I am Vice…
Forest Management Helps Tame Wildfire, Even in High Winds April 15, 2022: The Wabash Springs fire ignited on the Black Hills National Forest, near Custer, South Dakota, last week. The area was relatively dry and was experiencing high winds (estimated between 40 and 60 mph). “Everybody just came together almost like it was clock work” said U.S. Forest Service…
FFRC Supports No Timber From Tyrants Act Washington, DC: April 7, 2022 – Federal Forest Resource Coalition Executive Director Bill Imbergamo issued the following statement on the introduction of the No Timber From Tyrants Act”: “The American people are facing significant challenges from inflation, including a staggering increase in housing costs. Our…
March 10, 2022: The Federal Forest Resource Coalition this week submitted testimony in support of improved management of Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management forests and called for increased timber outputs to restore forest health, reduce fire danger, and supply wood products for the American people. “The National Forests are a conservation success story,…