Public Policy Program

American Forests’ Public Policy Program advocates for the protection and restoration of rural and urban forests. Our vision is for a world in which forests are thriving and valued for their significant environmental and societal benefits.

Policy Updates

American Forests’ Policy Updates provide information on news and policy issues related to community-based forestry, natural resources, climate change, energy, and other environmental issues pertaining to trees and forests. Stories are selected through a daily review of various national and regional news sources and government bulletins, and then posted to our website and sent out via our Policy Updates listserv. The updates also include a brief synopsis of that issue and links to related articles.

Forest Community News

The Forest Community News (FCN) is a comprehensive policy-based electronic newsletter that provides community-based forestry related news and information about federal policy activities. Published approximately ten times a year, FCN covers the legislative activity of Congress, as well as Federal Agency activity. It is also a resource for information about new and insightful reports, useful websites, and upcoming conferences of interest. The FCN is published on behalf of a collaborative that includes the Communities Committee, the National Network of Forest Practitioners, and the Pinchot Institute.