Explore legislation, executive actions, regulatory materials, AFFA materials, and other resources shaping the future of forest-derived fuels.
Forest Fuels & Market Expansion
Federal Forest Management & Wildfire Policy
Domestic Energy & Economic Security
State Forest Resilience & Wood Utilization
Forest Fuels & Market Expansion
Policies directly supporting new markets for underutilized forest resources in fuel production.
Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
broaden the RFS definition of renewable biomass to cover additional low-value woody materials generated through active forest management, hazardous-fuels reduction, ecological restoration, and forest-products manufacturing. It specifically addresses slash, pre-commercial thinning material, fuel-reduction byproducts, restoration material, and certain mill/manufacturing residuals.
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025
The legislation would modify USDA’s Community Wood program and expand support for facilities using primarily forest biomass.
Federal Forest Management & Wildfire Policy
Federal actions and legislation advancing active forest management, wildfire-risk reduction, and more efficient use of America’s forest resources.
Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production
March 2025
Directs federal agencies to expand timber production, streamline forest-management activities, and address barriers to active management.
Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
June 2025
Directs federal agencies to develop policies that remove barriers to wildfire prevention and response, improve forest health.
Fix Our Forests Act
January 2025
To improve forest management, accelerate restoration activities, and address wildfire risk on federal and Tribal lands.
Domestic Energy & Economic Security
Federal policies supporting abundant domestic energy production, private investment, American manufacturing, and stronger energy security.
Unleashing American Energy
January 2025
Establishes the broader federal policy of expanding development of domestic energy and natural resources and explicitly ties energy development to job creation, manufacturing, prosperity, and national security.
Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council
February 2025
Includes biofuels among the domestic energy resources it discusses and calls for expanding reliable and affordable energy production, private-sector investment, manufacturing and good-paying jobs.
Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber
March 2025
Federal recognition that the domestic wood-products industry and forest-resource supply chain are matters of economic and national security, and it directs evaluation of ways to strengthen domestic timber and lumber production and infrastructure.
State Forest Resilience & Wood Utilization
States are spending substantial public money to remove and manage woody material while markets for that material remain constrained.
CAL FIRE Wood Products & Bioenergy Program
Intended to strengthen California’s wood-products infrastructure and specifically includes biomass-based power generation and fuel production.
CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
Has awarded more than $630 million in Forest Health grants through 2024, covering 137 projects and more than 460,000 unique acres.
CA Wildfire & Forest Resilience Action Plan
Statewide strategy that provides useful policy context for forest restoration, fuels treatments and landscape resilience.
CO Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program
Funds projects intended to reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health.
Colorado Wood Utilization & Marketing Program
Focuses specifically on wood utilization and forest-products markets.
Colorado Wildfire Risk Mitigation
Expanded the state’s forest-restoration and wildfire-risk grant authority and expressly allows support for the economically beneficial use of woody biomass.
Explore our resources and alliance FAQs.
Access comprehensive insights regarding woody biomass development, forest management policies, and low-carbon fuel production standards.
What is underutilized woody biomass?
Underutilized woody biomass consists of excess forest materials removed during necessary land management and thinning operations.
How do these fuels lower carbon?
These low-carbon fuels offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels by recycling carbon already part of the natural cycle.
Who can join the alliance?
Membership is open to foresters, industry leaders, and stakeholders dedicated to rural economic growth and sustainable fuel markets.
How does this support rural economies?
Developing these markets creates reliable local jobs and new revenue streams for forestry communities across the nation.
What policies does AFFA support?
We advocate for pragmatic, science-driven policies that encourage healthy forest management and advanced biofuel investments.
Where can I find research reports?
All of our published white papers, policy briefs, and industry reports are available directly in our downloadable resource library.