American Forest Foundation Blog
Guest Post: Conservation Easements a Good Investment for the South
With forests being converted at a rapid pace in the South, conservation easements are one of the most promising approaches to conserve and sustainably manage them. A new American Forest Foundation and World Resources Institute aims to increase the use of conservation easements in the South by helping landowners, conservation professionals, and conservation funders understand the unique benefits that conservation easements provide, key barriers to their implementation, and how to best address those barriers.
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Welcome to the Woods: 10 Tips for New Family Forest Owners
New to the world of Tree Farming? Nationally recognized family forest owners provide input on what they believe to be the top 10 tips new Tree Farmers should consider. Thanks to Tree Farmers Putnam Blodgett, Bob and Jean Cooper, Des and Marilyn Jones, and Doug Stinson for their input.
Read More >Categories: News for Forest Landowners Resources for Forest LandownersFarm Bill: The Numbers You Need to Know
The 2008 Farm Bill included significant improvements for forest owners, supporting more forest conservation and agroforestry practices and activities across the country. In the 2012 Farm Bill, we hope to build on the success of the 2008 Farm bill and make further improvements, while respecting the budget situation. Here are some hard facts that stress the importance of Farm Bill programs...
Read More >It's Friday: Here's Your Week in Trees
The passing of Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai takes the lead in tree news of the week. This Kenyan leader’s legacy of environmental restoration and economic development will live on.
Read More >Categories: Week in TreesUSDA: Wood is the Greenest of Green Building Materials
A new Forest Service study confirms wood is the greenest of green building materials, particularly wood that is certified as sustainable by credible forest certification systems.
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