In the heart of rural Alabama, a family has managed their forestland for generations, viewing it not just as a source of income but as a cherished legacy. Their livelihood is rooted in sustainable forestry, a careful cycle of harvesting mature pine and hardwood trees for local mills and replanting seedlings to ensure the forest's productivity for their children and grandchildren. This practice has long supported its family and the local economy, all while providing essential environmental benefits, including clean air, water, and wildlife habitats.

Yet this traditional way of life is now threatened by a regulation from an ocean away: The EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR).

Created with the noble goal of preventing products linked to deforestation from being sold in the E

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