Forest Sustainability Issues and Certification Activities since UNCED

Journal Article — Jun 19, 2025

A Comparative Analysis of Timber Harvesting, Timber Supply, and Tree Planting Across Ownerships and Regions of the United States

This article explores the United States’ approach to balancing timber harvesting and reforestation, analyzing regional patterns and long-term impacts on forests and ecosystem services.

Media Highlight — May 26, 2025

Writers on the Range: “Energy Dominance Harms Our Public Lands”

A widely syndicated op-ed read by people across the American West mentions RFF research on the effects of lower royalty rates for oil and gas produced on federal lands.

Media Highlight — May 6, 2025

“Carbon Pulse: Spark Notes”

A new paper on ways to reduce wildfire exposure in the wildland-urban interface is mentioned in Carbon Pulse‘s daily newsletter.

Media Highlight — Apr 24, 2025

Reuters: “Trump Logging Order Sparks Fears for US Southeast Forests”

RFF Senior Fellow Dave Wear comments on trends in regional logging levels.