AFF e-Newsletter: Fall 2012

What do lame ducks have to do with taxes? Find the answer here, along with details on the new and improved GreenSchools! Investigations, a Tree Farmer who’s officially a hero, and ways to get greenbacks for green practices.

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Time is Running Out to Fix the Estate Tax

Congress has returned for a “lame duck” session—a final chance to deal with unfinished legislative business. That includes the estate tax, a crucial issue for family forest owners, and for the future of America’s forestland.

From the Desk of

Putting Family Forest Issues on the Map

Read what Rita Hite, Vice President of Public Affairs for the American Forest Foundation, says about the accomplishments of family forest owner advocates, and the challenges ahead.Read More>

Tools

GreenSchools! Investigations Upgraded

After three years of pilot testing, the five “Investigations” at the heart of Project Learning Tree’s GreenSchools! program have been completely revamped. The result: more powerful tools to help students and teachers make their schools and communities more sustainable.Read More>

MyLandPlan: A New Tool for Woodland Owners

Got woods? Then sign up for MyLandPlan.org, AFF’s website for woodland owners. Read More>

On the Ground

Tree Farmer is a “Hero of Conservation”

A passionate belief in forests as places of healing, coupled with a commitment to restoring 1,000 acres of Maine forestland, have earned Tree Farmer John Sferazo an award as one of Field and Stream magazine’s “Heroes of Conservation.”Photo from Field and Stream magazineRead More>

About the Future

Learning About Markets for Ecosystems Services

Interested in learning about the market for ecosystem services—the amenities like clean air and clean water that healthy forests provide? Then check out the ACES and Ecosystem Markets 2012 conference in Florida next month. Read More>

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