Forest Stewards Guild

Today, people around the world are giving to causes they believe in. Your gift to the Guild on this Giving Tuesday, supports the healthy and resilient forests we all value. #ForestStewardsGuild #GivingTuesday #SupportForests #MakeADifference #EnvironmentalAwareness

🌲 Forests matter—to wildlife, to communities, and to the future. 🌎 A recent article in Manchester Journal highlights the Worcester Range Management Unit Long-Range Plan, which exemplifies climate-resilient forest management across 18,000 acres of Vermont’s forests. With a balanced approach that combines ecological forestry, conservation, and public input, the plan ensures a thriving future for forests and the communities that depend on them. 📖 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/2rNm50UgSAO #ForestStewardsGuild #ForestManagement #ClimateResilience #ForestsForTheFuture

Together, we can achieve more. Together, we can build stronger communities. This Giving Tuesday, join millions in the spirit of generosity. Make your impact on December 3, 2024, with a donation to the Forest Stewards Guild: https://lnkd.in/giD-XAGB #GivingTuesday #CommunityImpact #ForestStewardsGuild #NonprofitSupport #EnvironmentalStewardship

Exciting news! 🎉 Every gift to the Forest Stewards Guild through the end of the year will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $40,000! Your donation—big or small—will have double the impact for forests. Join us in making a difference today. Thank you for your support! 💚 #ForestStewardsGuild #DoubleImpact #SupportForests #DonateForForests #EnvironmentalImpact

🔥 Rising Wildfire Risks in the Northeast 🌲 The Northeast is facing increased wildfire risks due to prolonged drought, historical land use patterns, and invasive species, all exacerbated by climate change. With aging forests and low plant diversity—legacies of 19th-century land clearing and reforestation—the region’s landscapes are highly flammable. Recent fires near New York City and New Jersey have also highlighted the threat to densely populated areas. These challenges emphasize the urgent need for collaborative efforts in resilient land and wildfire management. #ClimateChange #WildfireRisk #ForestResilience #SustainableForestry #LandManagement #ForestStewardsGuild

Guild members and organizational sponsors Boone Road Nature-Based Forestry recently hit a milestone: over one million board feet harvest using an ecological forestry approach! Read more on their new website: https://lnkd.in/gQSCz4PV #ForestStewardsGuild #EcologicalForestry #SustainableForestry #ForestryManagement #ForestHealth

The Forest Stewards Guild and our partners in Maine recently celebrated a milestone in wildfire risk preparedness in the Massabesic region of southern Maine. With the installation of three dry hydrants in Goodwin Mills, Kennebunk, and Hollis, rural fire departments now have safe, rapid, and reliable access to water resources—essential infrastructure in areas without standard fire hydrants. This achievement is part of the larger Massabesic Community Wildfire Protection Planning and Wildfire Risk Reduction effort, supported by Wildfire Risk Reduction funding from the USDA Forest Service. To learn more, explore the Massabesic Story Map: https://lnkd.in/gh5Gz3Wi (Pictured: The Hollis Fire Department utilizing the newly installed Goodwin Mills dry hydrant for a two-alarm structure fire.) #ForestStewardsGuild #WildfirePreparedness #MaineWildfire #CommunitySafety #WildfireRiskReduction #USForestService

🌲 Devastating Impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina's Forests A recent assessment by the N.C. Forest Service reveals the extensive damage to North Carolina's timberlands caused by Hurricane Helene. With over 822,000 acres impacted and an estimated $214 million in losses, the hardest-hit areas include Buncombe and McDowell counties. Private landowners bear the majority of the damage, highlighting the widespread effects on local communities and forest health. Learn more about the path forward for recovery and restoration in North Carolina’s forests. https://lnkd.in/g5dNjngs #ForestStewardsGuild #HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolinaForests #ForestManagement #TimberlandRecovery

🌱 New Insights on Non-Native Plant Species Patterns Across the U.S. Recent research from the Rocky Mountain Research Station highlights a significant link between non-native plant species richness and human population density, particularly around greenhouse and nursery locations. This study reveals that areas with higher human populations and greenhouse density tend to have a greater presence of non-native plants, with implications for forest management and ecological resilience. Forests and forest mosaics are especially vulnerable, showing higher non-native species richness compared to other vegetation types. Explore the full findings for insights on managing non-native species and protecting native ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/gqsAKaRi

📊 New Findings on Extreme Wildfire Risk Human-caused climate change and land use changes have significantly increased the likelihood of record-breaking wildfires, as highlighted in the "State of Wildfires 2023–2024" research. This inaugural analysis shows that last summer’s severe, fire-prone conditions in western Amazonia were at least 20 times more likely due to climate change. Record-setting events in Canada and Greece underscore the urgent need for resilience-building through coordinated climate action and sustainable land management. Read more in the full paper: https://lnkd.in/euGMYB3P