The Hardwood Federation produces a “D.C. Cheat Sheet” newsletter to keep the industry up-to-date on the latest news from Washington D.C. Check out the March 19th edition below and sign up to receive your copy.
Hardwood Federation Fly-In Registration Now Open: The annual Hardwood Federation Fly-In to D.C. will take place on June 9-10, 2026. Not only is it a chance to share your insights, concerns, and opportunities with your members of Congress, it is also a great way to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday. Washington will be in full celebration mode in June, with plenty of special events to enjoy. Our agenda this year is tight and focused to make the best use of your valuable time. As in the past, we will start with a welcome reception on Tuesday, June 9 and spend Wednesday, June 10 on Capitol Hill meeting with your elected officials. We will end the day with two select PAC events for our friends on both sides of the aisle.
A limited block of rooms is available at the Fly-In host hotel, the Embassy Suites D.C. Convention Center. Register today to take advantage of our special rate! Click Here.
EUDR Discussions Continue: The European Union continues to discuss how to implement the EU Deforestation Regulations that have created such concern for the US wood products industry. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is doing stellar work to communicate the reality of U.S. harvesting practices and supply chain safeguards to various enforcement agencies in Europe. The Hardwood Federation works in coordination with AHEC to inform U.S. government officials and provide additional support as needed. We also coordinate with industry allies. Seventeen forest products industry associations, representing key sectors, joined together to sign a Joint Statement noting the need for additional changes to the regulation including amendments to the plot-level geolocation data requirements.
Bipartisan Save Our Sequoias Act Passes House: The Save Our Sequoias Act provides a comprehensive response to address imminent threats facing the iconic Giant Sequoias. The bill improves interagency coordination, utilizes robust scientific analysis to triage high priority Giant Sequoia groves, expedites forest restoration projects by codifying and streamlining existing emergency procedures, and provides substantial new tools and resources to land managers.
Source: Hardwood Federation