American Forest Foundation Blog
It's Friday: Here's Your Week in Trees
Read about the "super moon", ecosystem services, green energy, and a BBQ-loving beetle in this week's edition.
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Why Woodland Owners Need the USDA Farm Bill
Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, more commonly referred to as the Farm Bill, with a bipartisan 16-5 vote. After months of working with staff to make sure the Farm Bill works for forest owners, the American Forest Foundation is excited to see the committee take a big step forward.
Read More >Categories: News News for Forest Landowners Policy Resources for Forest LandownersGreen Energy Is Heart of Curriculum at PLT GreenSchool! in New Jersey
Students at Bloomfield Vocational Technical School, a PLT GreenSchool! in New Jersey, have completed all five of the PLT GreenSchools! Investigations, implemented innovative—and money-saving—projects to make their already green school even greener, and regularly present their work, not only in their community but to national audiences, as well.
Read More >Categories: Environmental Education PLT GreenSchools!It's Friday: Here's Your Week in Trees
Read about mangroves and cloud forests, winter's vengeance on trees, and green building markets in this week's tree news from around the world.
Read More >Categories: Week in TreesPLT GreenSchools! Webinars Offer Tools for Transforming Schools
In our quest to give PLT GreenSchools! the tools they need to be even more effective, we have been offering a series of free, online webinars that bring together student presenters with expert panelists who share their experience and resources with online attendees.
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