Authored by Rick Oates, Alabama State Forester, and Chair of the National Association of State Foresters’ Forest Markets Committee In honor of National Forest Products Week, we’ve been celebrating the value of forest products and their contributions to society. Since 1960, the week-long celebration (beginning on the third Sunday of October) has been observed across [read more]
Guest post by Puerto Rico State Forester Darien López Ocasio. Located in the outskirts of Puerto Rico's central mountain range, the Susúa State Forest extends through the southwestern towns of Yauco and Sabana Grande. The land has been of cultural and economic significance for the Puerto Rican people, as it was historically used for cattle grazing, [read more]
By Nadine Block, Senior VP Community and Government Relations, Sustainable Forestry Initiative Collaboration is critical to ensure the sustainability of our planet. People and organizations are seeking solutions that ensure our forests, through responsible management, make positive contributions to the long-term health of people and the planet. The 2024 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Annual Conference, taking [read more]
This blog post is contributed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service as a case study illustrating one state’s approach to forest carbon markets. NASF supports the development of forest markets that support forest management and keeping forests in forests. The Family Forest Carbon Program opened for enrollment in Maryland in 2021, but [read more]
A call for proposals from the Arbor Day Foundation to NASF members: Since 1990, the Arbor Day Foundation has worked with federal, state, and local government agencies; non-profits; forestry consultants; and individuals to identify and support reforestation projects. Our partnerships span both public and private land throughout the United States and its territories. Through these [read more]
Guest post by Jake Rose Changes in forest health generally happen gradually. Invasive species, for instance, tend to spread slowly through a forest, little by little, year by year, crowding out native plants and animals. Even after a sudden disruption to forest health, like a severe wildfire, it's not uncommon for forested ecosystems to take [read more]
Guest post by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp One of the oldest forms of gardening was done in forests. For hundreds of years, Indigenous peoples around the world have planted food forests of all kinds to cultivate and forage beneficial plants. Today, these managed plots can be thought of as seven-layer salads in our backyards. Each [read more]
Guest post by the USDA Forest Service Eastern Region | This is a cross-post that also appears here on the USDA Forest Service's website Working hand-in-hand with state partners, the Forest Service created a summary report that identifies common themes across 21 state Forest Action Plans, providing a roadmap for collaboration and shared priorities for [read more]
Guest post by Jordan McDowell Starting a fire is simple. But starting a responsible fire that protects both you from the cold and the environment from a wildfire? That’s a bit more difficult. Whether you’re camping or simply enjoying a new fire pit in your backyard, make sure that you have all the information you [read more]
Guest post by Alison Hoover From Belle Isle to Corktown to the Financial District, Detroit is full of Mother Nature’s beauty. While urban areas aren’t often associated with flora or fauna, the Motor City is home to a lot more than just Motown, Vernors, and Buddy’s Pizza. Trees of all heights Like the rest of [read more]
