American Forest Foundation Blog
Virginia Students Celebrate International Year of Forests
Last month, elementary students from Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA) in Richmond, Virginia presented a “forest exchange box” to Virginia public officials. This special ceremony was held at their school in celebration of the United Nations-designated International Year of Forests.
Read More >Categories: Environmental Education
Good News for Tree Farmers
We had a terrific meeting with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White, their National Forester Bruce Wight, and the Director of Ecological Services Terrell Erickson on Tuesday, March 22. The purpose of the meeting was to sign a memorandum of understanding between NRCS and the American Forest Foundation with two key elements.
Read More >Categories: News News for Forest Landowners Policy Resources for Forest LandownersCongressional Pressure Mounts on Green Building Wood Issue
Concerned Senators are leading a bipartisan effort, urging agencies to promote sustainable, American grown wood in their green building policies. In particular, current USDA Forest Service policies mandate the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for building construction, despite the fact that it discourages the use of wood products.
Read More >Categories: NewsAFF Responds to USFS on Community Forest Program
In response to the January 6 proposed rule for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP), the American Forest Foundation (AFF) released comments in support of CFP’s educational goals for environmental curricula integration.
Read More >Categories: Environmental EducationPLT Announces 2011 Outstanding Educators
Five individuals who use environmental education to spur students’ enthusiasm to learn were named the 2011 National Outstanding Educators by AFF’s Project Learning Tree (PLT) program.
Read More >Categories: Environmental Education News
