U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities

From your morning paper to the furniture you relax on, forests touch our lives in more ways than you might realize. These products not only enhance our daily routines, but sustainable forest management cleans our air and drinking water, provides habitat for wildlife, and creates jobs in rural communities. Swipe through to discover five forest products you use every day and learn how they're making a difference in both your life and forest-reliant communities! hashtag #ForestProducts hashtag #ForestProductsWeek hashtag #WorkingForests hashtag #SustainableForests hashtag #ForestProud hashtag #Communities

According to research experts, the cross-laminated timber (CLT) market is expected to reach $655+ Million in the U.S. by 2032. The incredible growth around this inventive forest product is a testament to the sustainability of America’s working forests. Learn more about CLT and how the Endowment and our partners are helping to expedite the adoption and production of this high-demand construction material: https://bit.ly/4eyXPO5 #ForestProducts #ForestProductsWeek #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

Congratulations to Endowment partner, Bosland Growth, on the launch of their Mine Land Reforestation Project in the Lake Pleasant Conservation Area, Northwestern Pennsylvania! This initiative, beginning in October, will transform 582 acres of former mining land into a vibrant forest. By 2025, 70,000 trees will be planted, enhancing wildlife habitats and boosting carbon sequestration. Learn more: https://prn.to/488Yd3t #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

BREAKING NEWS: Achieve your net-zero goals by registering for the first auction for Family Forest Carbon Program credits set to take place in February 2025. The American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction — the first of its kind for a U.S. nature-based carbon project — will provide companies with:  🔍 One central place to access due diligence information  💸 Greater transparency into pricing   🏆 A streamlined approach to secure high-quality carbon credits   🌏 A high-integrity pathway to make a truly transformative investment for the planet We invite you to participate in this innovative way of purchasing carbon credits by registering for the American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction today. #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #AFFAuction #VCM #CarbonMarket #AmericanForestFoundation #FamilyForestCarbonProgram #FamilyForests #ClimateChange #NetZero

This informative video—emphasizing why utility companies care about forests—features one of the Endowment’s and USDA Forest Service’s 2023 Innovative Finance for National Forests Program grantees, the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District in Arizona. #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

Congratulations to Endowment Impact Investing program 2024 recipient, WholeTrees® Structures, on their four recent forestry industry awards! Prestigious honors for the Madison, Wisconsin-based innovative forest products company include: Special Recognition in the 2024 AIA Wisconsin Architectural Design Awards, two Editor’s Picks in The Architect Newspaper 2024 Best of Products Awards, and the 2024 WoodWorks Design Award from Wood in Architecture. Learn more about WholeTrees Structures by visiting their website: https://bit.ly/2oZvexL #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

Congratulations to our inaugural Impact Investing Program’s first three funding recipients! Investing in these organizations—who together will share in awards totaling $3.5 million—allows the Endowment to advance our mission of doing more for working forests while also growing our financial resources. Read more about this exciting news: https://bit.ly/4dj7WFo #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

The Endowment is conducting research into how the forest sector can proactively utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to better forecast future market conditions and trends, manage risks, and gauge rural prosperity potential. Please consider responding to our brief survey on the subject and help inform this important research: ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ej8Keb #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

We’re excited to share our latest News Wrap highlighting July and August happenings for the Endowment and our partners! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3TujoqB #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

Thanks to the generous $50K grant we recently received from Green Diamond Resource Company’s Impact Fund, The Endowment will be able to better support the U.S. Forest and Wood Products Inclusion Council in their efforts to attract and retain a skilled, diverse workforce for industry sectors. Learn more about the impact of this important grant: https://bit.ly/3ThUfzm #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities