MISSION
The Mission of the Forest Resources Association is to promote the interests of forest products industry members in the economical, efficient, and sustainable use of forest resources to meet the needs of the wood fiber supply chain through private enterprise.

SUPPORTING STATEMENTS

bullet FRA will manage, reduce, or eliminate health, safety, security, regulatory, environmental, and economic risks inherent in the harvest, transportation, and processing of wood products.
 
bullet FRA will support the transfer of leading edge fiber supply methods and technology to support members’ ongoing competitiveness and their continuous improvement in harvesting, transportation, safety, BMPs, and environmentally sound forestry.
 
bullet FRA will study and benchmark the capabilities of the wood fiber supply chain’s global competition.
 
bullet FRA will promote and proactively ensure the right to continue sustainable wood fiber harvest.
 
bullet FRA will coordinate and encourage pro-forestry activism through alliances with allied associations and outreach to grass roots partners.
 
bullet FRA will recognize excellence through award programs.
 
bullet FRA will take the lead in monitoring and intervening with federal regulation or legislation affecting independent contractor relationships, timber harvesting safety, and in-bound forest products transportation.
 
bullet FRA will publish high-quality information that furthers fulfillment of its Mission.
 
bullet FRA will provide strong, viable, and productive Regional Divisions.
 
bullet FRA will remain member-driven, results-oriented, and cost-effective.

Forest Resources Association Inc. (FRA)
600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 350, Rockville, MD  20852
FRA National office telephone: 301/838-9385
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