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The Fiscal Cliff for Family Forest Owners

There’s certainly a lot of rhetoric flying around Washington about impending tax increases if Congress doesn’t act by the end of the year. All Americans need to know that the estate tax is not just about the 1%. It’s a forest conservation issue that could impact millions of acres of forestland if Congress doesn’t act.

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It's Friday: Here's Your Week in Trees

Your tree news from around the world this week is all about funky fungi.

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Wisconsin: Hard Work Means Estate Tax Threat

Tom and Leslyn Jacobs never dreamed they would have to worry about the estate tax. But by working hard and living frugally for decades, they’ve managed to acquire enough Wisconsin land that this tax is now a major concern. 

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It's Friday: Here's Your Week in Trees

Conservation crowd-sourcing, leaf litter, and a mountain gorilla comeback--here's your tree news from around the world this week!

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PLT GreenSchools!: Get Inspired to Reduce Waste on “America Recycles Day”

Today is “America Recycles Day” - a great opportunity to recognize the efforts of so many PLT GreenSchools! that have used the Waste and Recycling Investigation to reduce the amount of trash their schools send to landfills. Plus, check out some great teacher resources and backgrounders on waste and recycling.

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