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Home » White Oak Initiative Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Safeguard Long-Term Sustainability of American White Oak

White Oak Initiative Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Safeguard Long-Term Sustainability of American White Oak

Adam Green By Adam Green October 13, 2024 4 Min Read
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White Oak Initiative Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Safeguard Long-Term Sustainability of American White Oak

White Oak Resilience Act of 2024 and Key White Oak Amendment Both Move Forward in Washington

Leaders at the White Oak Initiative, a diverse coalition of partners committed to the long-term sustainability of America’s white oak-dominated forests, are thrilled after two significant measures supporting upland oak forests advanced on Capitol Hill last week.

On September 24, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act, which included an amendment sponsored by U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), U.S. Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) and U.S. Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) that mirrors the White Oak Resilience Act (H.R. 5582) introduced in the House last September.  

On September 25, 2024, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) introduced the White Oak Resilience Act of 2024 in the U.S. Senate. When enacted, the bill will provide much needed federal resources, research and coordination to help regenerate America’s white oak-dominated forests.

“White oak is a vital American resource that not only supports wildlife, but also boosts our rural economies and is pivotal for industries like distilled spirits,” said Jason Meyer, executive director of the White Oak Initiative. “Having worked hand-in-hand with Congressional leaders on white oak sustainability efforts for quite some time now, we’re grateful to Congressman Barr, Congressman Bera, Senator McConnell, Congressman McGarvey and Senator Warner for their continued collaboration and dedication to this issue, and we look forward to the next steps in Washington.”

“American white oak is essential for several American industries, particularly the bourbon industry as newly charred oak barrels are required to make bourbon,” explained Elizabeth Wise, chair of the White Oak Initiative board of directors and chief global government affairs officer at Sazerac Company. “We commend Congressman Barr, Congressman Bera, Senator McConnell, Congressman McGarvey and Senator Warner for recognizing the value of and advocating for this foundational and economically critical species.”

Currently, American white oak occupies more than 104 million acres of public and private forestland across much of the eastern and central United States, contributing billions of dollars annually to various industries, including furniture production, flooring manufacturing, cabinetry production, and the wine and spirits sector. While existing white oak stocks are sufficient for near-future demand, there are strong indications of long-term sustainability problems due to a lack of regeneration. Without direct and active forest management that promotes seedling survival, we risk experiencing a significant decline in the many benefits provided by white oak trees over the coming decades. Learn more at whiteoakinitiative.org.

About the White Oak Initiative
Founded in 2017, the White Oak Initiative is a diverse coalition of partners and stakeholders who are committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of America’s white oak-dominated forests as well as the ecological, economic and social benefits they provide. To learn more about the White Oak Initiative, visit whiteoakinitiative.org.



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