Commentary: Mill Closures to Energy Innovation: How Biomass Can Revitalize U.S. Forests
Discover how the South’s declining papermill supply chain and forest health can benefit and aid data centers.
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Names New Program Coordinator
New Program Coordinator at the Endowment, Katie Norris
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Experience the Endowment’s Impact Firsthand | Video
Beyond the Forest We work every day to make the forest sustainable, but our impact goes far beyond trees. You can see it in our efforts to help families keep their generational land and in the thousands of jobs we create for hardworking Americans through our building strategies. We seek to maximize every dollar and every partnership…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities releases 2024 Annual Report
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities releases 2024 Annual Report, showcasing innovation across forests, markets and communities.
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities Receives $298,900 Grant
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities receives $298,900 grant from Susquehanna River Basin Commission to support mine land reforestation in Pennsylvania
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First-ever National Forest Biomass Risk Assessment Receives Interim Approval.
National forests practice responsible forest management, legally source wood and show minimal risk in sustainable biomass sourcing.
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Strengthening Wood Products Manufacturing: US Endowment Partners with US Forest Service
Strengthening Wood Products Manufacturing: US Endowment Partners with US Forest Service
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How Blockchain Technology and Forests Are Powering the Future of Green Construction
Explore how blockchain technology and sustainable wood products are driving transparency and innovation in green construction and forestry supply chains.
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Beyond Planting: Why Forest Management Matters
Not all tree-planting contributes to sustainable forestry. Make an impact on International Day of Forests by supporting responsible reforestation.
Commentary: Innovation, investment can help save forests and timber industry
South Carolina’s forests are at a crossroads. Despite having more forest acreage than at any point in the last century, the state’s timber industry faces declining markets, threatening the economic stability of rural communities and the long-term sustainability of its working forests.
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A Win for American Working Forests: Red Oak and National Security
In 2025 the U.S. military transitions to using domestic red oak in trailer decking, marking a victory for local economies and deforestation efforts.
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities Opens Second Round of Impact Investing Program
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) has officially released a request for proposal (RFP) for the second round of its Impact Investing Program, with up to $6.5 million in funding available.
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End of Year Message
Pete Madden, President and CEO of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, expresses the Endowment’s gratitude to partners and grantees for their support in his annual holiday letter.
Endowment Welcomes New Board Members, Announces Leadership Changes
Endowment Welcomes New Board Members, Announces Leadership Changes
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LU_Lab at University of Miami Secures Landmark Certification for Southern Yellow Pine Mass Timber in Miami-Dade County
LU_Lab at University of Miami secures landmark certification for Southern Yellow Pine Mass Timber in Miami-Dade County
U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities Announces Second Round of Impact Investing Program – Up to $6.5 Million Available with March 11, 2025, Proposal Deadline
Trevor Cutsinger has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as vice president, natural capital solutions.
Trevor Cutsinger Joins U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities as Vice President, Natural Capital Solutions
Trevor Cutsinger has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as vice president, natural capital solutions.
Inaugural Impact Investments Address Forestry Priorities
Inaugural Impact Investments Address Forestry Priorities. Mission-related investments focus on attainable housing, forestry jobs and uses for low-value wood.
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Receives $50,000 Grant from Green Diamond Resource Company
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Receives $50,000 Grant from Green Diamond Resource Company GREENVILLE, S.C. – Sept. 4, 2024 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) proudly announces a $50,000 grant from Green Diamond Resource Company’s Impact Fund to support critical initiatives aimed at future workforce development and new markets for forest…
Gillette Tract Preserved on Nottoway River
Photo Credit: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Gillette Tract Preserved: Ensures Long-Term Protection of Nottoway River’s Scenic and Ecological Riches Greenville, S.C. — August 22, 2024: A new conservation easement on the Gillette tract will protect 2,100 feet of the Nottoway River frontage in southeastern Virginia, supported by a grant from the Enviva Forest…
Morgan Franklin joins U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities as Program Coordinator
Photo credit: Mac Stone Morgan Franklin joins U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities as Program Coordinator GREENVILLE, S.C. – April 23, 2024 – Morgan Franklin has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as program coordinator. The Endowment is the nation’s largest public charity dedicated to serving the forestry sector and Franklin…
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Endowment Begins National Forest Land Risk Assessment
Photo credit: Mac Stone The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Initiates the Steps for a National Forest System Land Regional Risk Assessment The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Inc. (The Endowment) has gained approval from the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) for their proposed methodology and sponsorship of a Regional Risk Assessment (RRA) for…
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Forest Economy Initiative Helps Launch New Products, Spurs $14 Million Private Investment in Sector
Forest Economy Initiative Helps Launch New Products, Spurs $14 Million Private Investment in Sector Funded Projects Support Market Demand for 8 Million Tons of Northern Forest Wood GREENVILLE, S.C. – Mar. 21, 2024 – New products from a centuries-old industry are making their way to the marketplace. This is thanks to a five-year initiative designed…
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Receives $20 Million in Funding to Support Underserved Forest Landowners
Photo credit: Mac Stone U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Receives $20 Million in Funding to Support Underserved Forest Landowners GREENVILLE, S.C. – Mar. 15, 2024 –The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment), along with its key partners Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Network (SFLR), Khuba International and mano-Y-ola, LLC, proudly announces…
Pierce’s Low Grounds Preserved: 2,808.16 Acres of Ecological Treasure Safeguarded in Greensville County, VA
Photo credit: Virginia Outdoors Foundation Pierce’s Low Grounds Preserved: 2,808.16 Acres of Ecological Treasure Safeguarded in Greensville County, VA Greenville, S.C. — February 2, 2024 – In a landmark conservation effort, 2,808.16 acres of Pierce’s Low Grounds in Greensville County, Virginia, have been permanently protected, securing a vital ecological asset for future generations. The property,…
Concept Paper Examines Forest Carbon Market Impact on Forest-Dependent Communities and Forest Health
A U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities’ Grant Funds Research by Dovetail Partners in Collaboration with Cambium Consulting Concept Paper Examines Forest Carbon Market Impact on Forest-Dependent Communities and Forest Health Greenville, S.C. – January 23, 2024 – A newly released concept paper outlines key questions to be answered by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and…
Three Rivers Land Trust and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Little River Bottomland Hardwoods
View of the 440 acre tract recently put under easement in Montgomery County, NC. Photo by Emily Callicutt. Three Rivers Land Trust and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect 440 Acres Along Little River, Montgomery County, North Carolina Greenville, S.C. — January 12, 2024 – Two separate tracts, jointly known as the Little River Thickety…
First of its Kind, Database Tracks Longleaf Ecosystem Restoration and Management
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Partners Led Historic Work Greenville, S.C – December 11, 2023 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) commends the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI), The Longleaf Alliance (TLA), and dozens of other partners on the creation of the Southeast Longleaf…
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Grant Program Opens to Address National Forest Challenges through Innovative Finance
Application Deadline is April 22, 2024 Greenville, S.C. – December 4, 2023 – The Innovative Finance for National Forests grant program will accept proposal submissions through April 22, 2024. The program supports the development and implementation of innovative finance models that leverage private and public capital to enhance the resilience of forests and grasslands. “The Innovative…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Announces Impact Investing Program, Up to $5 Million Available with February 13, 2024 Proposal Deadline
Greenville, S.C. – November 20, 2023 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) announces a Request for Proposals for a new Impact Investing Program, which is intentionally aimed at generating positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. The program will focus on two areas: Community Revitalization: Investments in forest industry-related…
Endowment Welcomes New Board Members: Board adds Mason, Hossain, and Torma to Board of Directors; Dauzat, Schuyler, and Emmerson Retire
Greenville, S.C. – Nov. 17, 2023 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is pleased to announce Fritz Mason, Paul Hossain, and Anna Torma were elected as new directors at the organization’s fall board meeting. “We are thrilled to welcome Fritz, Paul, and Anna to the Endowment family. Drawing upon diverse backgrounds, they…
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Responds to New Report on Wildfire Smoke Mitigation through Forest Management
Greenville, S.C. – September 21, 2023 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) acknowledges the significant findings of the California-focused report released by the California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) and Blue Forest, which sheds light on the vital role of forest management in mitigating the harmful impacts of wildfire smoke on…
New Leaf Climate Partners and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Collaborate to Publish Nursery Landscape Assessment
Greenville, S.C. and New York, N.Y. – September 6, 2023 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities and New Leaf Climate Partners are proud to announce the release of their comprehensive Nursery Landscape Assessment, a pioneering effort to examine the investment needs of tree nurseries to increase their production capacity—and meet the growing demand…
Preparing Plan B: A Guidebook for Forest Industry-Reliant Communities Facing Economic Transition
Preparing Plan B: A Guidebook for Forest Industry-Reliant Communities Facing Economic Transition Greenville, S.C. – August 21, 2023 – In response to the critical need for proactive strategies in forest industry-reliant communities facing economic challenges, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) announces the launch of Preparing Plan B: A Guidebook for Forest Industry-Reliant…
Inclusion Council National Action Plan Is Underway
Inclusion Council National Action Plan Is Underway Greenville, SC- June 20, 2023- In the summer of 2022, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (The Endowment) announced the formation of the U.S. Forest and Wood Products Inclusion Council (Inclusion Council), a group whose vision is to create equitable workplaces where people feel valued, safe, and…
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ForesTrust Announces Leadership Council with Industry Leaders to Pioneer Transparency in Forest Supply Chain
ForesTrust Announces Leadership Council with Industry Leaders to Pioneer Transparency in Forest Supply Chain Greenville, S.C.- June 14, 2023- ForesTrust, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, is proud to announce its groundbreaking venture with industry leaders in the forestry sector. The newly formed Leadership Council of ForesTrust includes…
$2.2 million in Grants Boost Creative Financial Approaches to Forest Management and Environmental Challenges
$2.2 million in Grants Boost Creative Financial Approaches to Forest Management and Environmental Challenges Grantees will focus on developing finance models that seek to leverage public and private sector capital. Greenville, S.C.– May 31, 2023 – Eleven new grants will support partners and project developers to connect public and private capital to unfunded environmental challenges…
Three Rivers Land Conservancy and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Lucky Branch Tract
View of the Lucky Branch tract recently put under easement in Montgomery County, NC. Photo by Emily Callicutt. Three Rivers Land Conservancy and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Lucky Branch Tract Three Rivers Land Trust and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect 80 acres along Little River, Montgomery County, North Carolina Greenville, S.C. —…
Laura Garner joins U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities as Development Director
Laura Garner joins U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities as Development Director GREENVILLE, S.C – April 20, 2023 – Laura Garner has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as Development Director. The Endowment is the nation’s largest public charity dedicated to serving the forestry sector and Garner will use her extensive…
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The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Announces its 2023 Grant Recipients
Greenville, S.C. and Bethesda, M.D. – April 18, 2023 – The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2023 grants. The projects funded this year will help conserve more than 6,165 acres and protect ecologically sensitive bottomland hardwood forests in the Virginia-North Carolina coastal plains. Including those announced today, the Fund has awarded…
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Wildfire Crisis Implementation Strategy Industrial Roundtables
Lick Fire on the Umatilla National Forest burning at night. Photo Credit: USDA Forest Service photo by Brendan O’Reilly Between January and May of 2023, a National Planning Team consisting of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, the USDA Forest Service, and Resources for the Future conducted industry-specific roundtables in each Forest Service Region…
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North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Six Tracts of Land Along the Chowan River, North Carolina
View of the Chowan River Tracts recently transferred to the State. Photo by Tom Earnhardt. North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Six Tracts of Land Along the Chowan River, North Carolina Greenville, S.C. — February 16, 2023 – Six adjoining tracts along the Chowan River in Bertie County, North…
Department of Defense Announces 2023 REPI Challenge Funding Recipients
Department of Defense Announces 2023 REPI Challenge Funding Recipients Forest health and wildfire mitigation highlight strategies to preserve national security priorities Greenville, SC – January 30, 2023 – The Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program today announced $24 million in funding for the 2023 REPI Challenge Program. Thirteen projects will benefit…
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2023 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Request for Proposals
2023 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Request for Proposals Deadline for proposals is March 10, 2023 GREENVILLE, S.C. – January 19, 2023 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund). $500,000 funding will be awarded to protect bottomland hardwood…
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Endowment Welcomes New Board Members
Endowment Welcomes New Board Members Board adds Da Cunha, Raglin to Board of Directors; Blocker and Kilpi Re-elected, Emmerson Selected for Past Chair Term; Farrell Retires For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 8, 2022) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is pleased to announce that Beatriz Da Cunha and Josh Raglin were elected…
Grant Program Opens to Address National Forest System Challenges Through Innovative Finance
Grant Program Opens to Address National Forest System Challenges Through Innovative Finance Deadline for proposal submission is March 6, 2023 For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 21, 2022) The Innovative Finance for National Forests (IFNF) grant program announces the opening of its next round of solicitations for program funding. The IFNF grant program supports the development and…
Endowment Releases Phase One Summary of Historic Hispanic Forest Landowner Study
Endowment Releases Phase One Summary of Historic Hispanic Forest Landowner Study For Immediate Release (November 3, 2022) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) released a summary of findings from a recent study of Hispanic forest landowners across the United States. Despite increasing attention to diversity in forestry, there have…
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The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Announces its 2022 Grant Recipients
The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Announces its 2022 Grant Recipients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 20, 2022) Greenville, SC and Bethesda, MD – The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2022 grants. The projects funded this year will help conserve more than 3,000 acres and protect ecologically sensitive bottomland hardwood…
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Endowment Receives $250,000 from USDA Forest Service to Study Wood Blockchain Development and Deployment through ForesTrust
Endowment Receives $250,000 from USDA Forest Service to Study Wood Blockchain Development and Deployment through ForesTrust FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 26, 2022) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the 2022 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant Program. The award, matched by $250,000…
Virginia Department of Forestry and Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Important Tract of Nottoway River Corridor
Virginia Department of Forestry and Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Important Tract of Nottoway River Corridor For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greenville, SC (June 15, 2022) – An important watershed forest along the Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia, will now be permanently conserved thanks in part to a grant from the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund. The…
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Historic Wetlands of the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect Historic Wetlands of the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary Greenville, S.C. — January 10, 2022 – A nearly 800-acre property in Bertie and Hertford Counties in North Carolina has been permanently conserved thanks to a purchase by the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, with assistance from The…
2022 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Request for Proposals
2022 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Request for Proposals Deadline for proposals is January 28, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGREENVILLE, SC (November 30, 2021) The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund). $500,000 funding will be awarded to protect bottomland hardwood…
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$2.2 million in Grants Announced for Innovative Finance for National Forests Program
$2.2 million in Grants Announced for Innovative Finance for National Forests Program Eleven awards support development of finance models that seek to leverage public and private sector capital to support resilience of the National Forest System and surrounding lands FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (October 11, 2021) U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SCNational Forest Foundation,…
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A Message from President and CEO Pete Madden Recognizing the Endowment’s 15th Anniversary
A Message from President and CEO Pete Madden Recognizing the Endowment’s 15th Anniversary Dear Friends of the Endowment, September 21st marks the Endowment’s 15th anniversary. What a journey it has been! We have been privileged to be part of many great programs that support the forest sector and benefit forest-rich communities. In a world filled…
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Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Protect Ancient Wetlands Along Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Protect Ancient Wetlands Along Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, North Carolina U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 15, 2021) Greenville, SC – Today, the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund announced a joint…
The Softwood Lumber Board and U.S. Endowment Launch Initiatives for Increased Carbon and Sustainability Transparency in Wood Products
The Softwood Lumber Board and U.S. Endowment Launch Initiatives for Increased Carbon and Sustainability Transparency in Wood Products SLB Leads Industry Efforts to Support Decarbonizing the Built Environment by Providing Carbon Data for Building and Product Analysis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 19, 2021) Oregon City, Ore. — The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) announces funding for…
Department of Defense 2021 REPI Challenge Grants Announced
Department of Defense 2021 REPI Challenge Grants Announced Innovative awards benefit natural resource conservation in support of the military mission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 21, 2021)Greenville, SC – The Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program has announced $15.6 million in funding for the 2021 REPI Challenge Program. Partners in seven states…
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Timber Haulers and Harvesters Eligible for USDA Pandemic Relief
Timber Haulers and Harvesters Eligible for USDA Pandemic Relief Up to $200 million available as part of the program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 20, 2021) The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making $200 million available for timber hauling and harvesting businesses that experienced losses due to COVID-19. Affected businesses can apply for aid through…
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Report on Community Forests Highlights Economic, Cultural, Spiritual, and Other Benefits
Report on Community Forests Highlights Economic, Cultural, Spiritual, and Other Benefits The USDA Forest Service Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Helps Communities Create These Assets For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 30, 2021) Greenville, SC – Community forests can bolster rural economies, provide tangible economic value, enhance the quality of life, and enrich cultural and…
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Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Awards 2021 Grants
Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Awards 2021 Grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 29, 2021) Greenville, SC and Bethesda, MD – The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2021 grants. The projects funded will help conserve more than 4,000 acres and protect ecologically sensitive bottomland forests in the coastal regions of…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Announces Grants in Partnership with USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory for Cellulosic Nanomaterial Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 10, 2021) Greenville, SC — The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, announces the awarding of $2.4 million in grants to accelerate the use of nanocellulosic materials across various industries to use in a range of applications. The partnership…
Delie Wilkens Joins U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities as Program Analyst
GREENVILLE, SC (May 12, 2021) – Delie Wilkens has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) in the newly created role of Program Analyst. Wilkens comes to the Endowment from the U.S. Forest Service – Southern Research Station where she was a research fellow. In her role there, she was involved in…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Launches TimberHauling.com
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Launches TimberHauling.com New National Buyer’s Group Will Help Independent Truckers and Haulers Come Together as One Market to Save Money and Operate More Efficiently FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 3, 2021) Greenville, SC — The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced the official launch of TimberHauling.com —…
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Grant Program Opens to Address National Forest Challenges Through Innovative Finance
Grant Program Opens to Address National Forest Challenges Through Innovative Finance Deadline for proposal submissions is June 30, 2021 For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 27, 2021) U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SCNational Forest Foundation, Missoula, MT Today, the Innovative Finance for National Forests (IFNF) grant program opened its next round of solicitations for program…
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The Year in Review: A Clearer Vision 2020
The Year in Review: A Clearer Vision 2020 2020 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Success and a Glimpse into the Future FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 1, 2021) Greenville, S.C. – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) officially announced the release of its 2020 annual report today. The report, titled “A Clearer…
New Tool Aims to Help Forest Owners with Fire Management
New Tool Aims to Help Forest Owners with Fire Management Beta Version of Southeast FireMap Available for Testing and Comment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 31, 2021) Greenville, SC – Forest owners and natural resource agencies now have a new tool at their disposal to improve forest health through prescribed burns and by helping manage wildfire…
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Endowment Collaborates with Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Coalition to Promote Action and Investment in Seven Southeastern States
Recently, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) hosted a forum with the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Coalition titled “Building Resilience: Wealth Creation and Regional Readiness for a Federal Commission in the South.” More than 200 participants joined the webinar to engage in an early discussion on how the SCRC could assist and…
Brandon Walters Joins the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities as Communications and Administrative Coordinator
GREENVILLE, SC (February 23, 2021) – Brandon Walters has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as Communications and Administrative Coordinator. Walters brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from both the public and private sector, most recently serving as Special Assistant to the Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District of…
Three Rivers Land Trust Purchases 500 Acres to Permanently Protect and Revert to Native Forest and Wildlife Habitat
Three Rivers Land Trust Purchases 500 Acres to Permanently Protect and Revert to Native Forest and Wildlife Habitat Property includes sensitive bottomland hardwoods and upland hardwoods to be restored For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 11, 2021) Greenville, SC – Three Rivers Land Trust (Land Trust) has secured permanent conservation easements on a total of 500 acres…
Building Resilience: Wealth Creation and Regional Readiness for a Regional Federal Commission
Preparing Communities for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Event Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Event Time: 4 PM ET to 5:30 PM ET Event Page and Registration Federal resources to assist economically distressed communities are typically limited to those which are intended to address crisis situations. The lack of an institutional presence to make comprehensive…
Virginia Outdoors Foundation Completes Conservation of 1,100 Acres Safeguarding Wildlife Habitat and Water Quality
Virginia Outdoors Foundation Completes Conservation of 1,100 Acres Safeguarding Wildlife Habitat and Water Quality Second Phase of Project Adds More Than 400 Acres of Permanent Protection along Three Creeks River For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 19, 2021) Greenville, SC – The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) is pleased to announce its purchase of a second tract –…
Restoration Fuels, LLC Receives FSC® Chain Of Custody Certification
RESTORATION FUELS, LLC RECEIVES FSC® CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION GREENVILLE, SC (DECEMBER 21, 2020) Restoration Fuels, LLC, has earned Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification by SCS Global Services for the first commercial-scale torrefaction facility in North America, located in John Day, Oregon. Restoration Fuel’s FSC trademark license code is FSC-C162426. Restoration Fuels…
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End of the Year Message from Endowment President and CEO, Pete Madden.
End of the Year Message from Endowment President and CEO, Pete Madden. Dear Valued Partners and Grantees, As a challenging year draws to a close, we remain focused on our long-term mission and our relationships with all our partners and grantees. We are looking to the future with hope and optimism, confident that the partnerships…
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2021 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Request for Proposals
2021 ENVIVA FOREST CONSERVATION FUND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Deadline for Proposals is January 29, 2021 GREENVILLE, SC AND BETHESDA, MD (DECEMBER 15, 2020) The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund). $500,000 is the targeted funding amount for 2021…
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ENDOWMENT ANNOUNCES $2M IN GRANT FUNDING TO ACCELERATE CELLULOSIC NANOMATERIALS COMMERCIALIZATION
Endowment Announces $2M in Grant Funding to Accelerate Cellulosic Nanomaterials Commercialization Seeks proposals from diverse organizations to take revolutionary technology to next level GREENVILLE, SC (DECEMBER 4, 2020) The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, today announced the initiation of a new round…
Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Continue to Protect Virginia Open Spaces
Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Continue to Protect Virginia Open Spaces More than 700 Acres Permanently Preserved through Partnership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 2, 2020) Greenville, SC – The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) announced its purchase of a permanent conservation easement on 710 acres of bottomland hardwood forests in Southampton County, Virginia,…
Endowment to Experience Historic Leadership Transition
Endowment to Experience Historic Leadership Transition Founding CEO Carlton Owen retiring, President Pete Madden assuming role of President & CEO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 18, 2020) Greenville, SC—The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced a historic leadership transition. Current President Pete Madden has assumed the role of President and CEO, replacing Carlton…
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Endowment Adds New Members to Board of Directors; Bids Farewell to John Cooper, Jim Hoolihan, Andrea Tuttle, and Colin Moseley
Endowment Adds New Members to Board of Directors; Bids Farewell to John Cooper, Jim Hoolihan, Andrea Tuttle, and Colin Moseley Caroline Dauzat, Shannon Estenoz, and Curtis Wynn Join Endowment Board For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 16, 2020) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is pleased to announce the election of Board members…
2021 READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION PROGRAM CHALLENGE
2021 READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION PROGRAM CHALLENGE NOVEMBER 23, 2020 PRE-PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (October 21, 2020) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it is accepting pre-proposals for the 2021 Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program Challenge. The Request for Proposals, downloadable PDF pre-proposal form, list of awards from the…
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