The Competition for Wood Fiber: A Global Overview

Report — Jul 21, 2025

Will Increased Timber Harvesting on Federal Lands Reduce Growing Wildfire Hazards?

This report examines the potential impact of a 25 percent increase in federal timber harvests on wildfire risk in the context of President Trump’s March 2025 executive order (EO 14225).

Webinar — Jul 30, 2025

Shifting Ground: Changes in Public Land Policies

Join us for the latest in RFF's If/Then series, which presents insights about substantive developments in environmental and energy policy.

Common Resources — Jul 18, 2025

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Will See Improvements as Part of Third Program Review

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative recently performed its third review of the program, leading to recommended updates. This milestone reaffirms the regional carbon market, which may entice other states to align with the effort.

Working Paper — Jul 16, 2025

Recycling in a Globalised Economy

This paper develops the concept of a material imbalance to explain global waste trade patterns and offers policy insights to address its environmental and ethical implications.