U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities

Exciting news for sustainable forestry and construction! Thanks to collaborative efforts led by Endowment grantee, the University of Miami's Littoral Urbanism Lab, Miami-Dade County has now certified the use of locally sourced Southern Yellow Pine Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) products as an official construction material. Learn more about this important achievement: https://bit.ly/3Zpl6ga 📷: Atelier Mey #ForestProducts #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

We’re excited and honored to share that the Endowment was recently featured in the Greenville Journal! The article highlights the history and mission of the Endowment, as well as our Impact Investing Program. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3ZMQe8y #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

As we reflect on the past year, we're proud to celebrate our dedicated team, our valued partners, and the many innovative projects that have helped advance the Endowment's mission. Our President and CEO, Pete Madden, shares his thoughts on the successes of 2024 and what's ahead for 2025 and beyond: https://bit.ly/3DkmV5A #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

Please join the Endowment and our partner, Gordian Knot Strategies, for an informational webinar on the upcoming $6.5 million second round of our Impact Investing Program. The session—starting at 12PM PST/3PM EST on December 18, 2024—will provide an overview of the program, as well as a look at past investments and goals for future rounds. Register now to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3OsKUlu #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities #RFP

Today is #WorldSoilDay, a day for education and appreciation for the role healthy soil plays in the sustainability of our nation's forests. Forest soils are the foundation of a healthy forest ecosystem, providing critical nutrient cycling, carbon storage, habitat, water quality and quantity management. #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

Thanksgiving may be officially over, but the Endowment is forever thankful for partners like U.S. Economic Development Administration and Northern Forest Center, who continue to share the story of our collaborative Future Forest Economy Initiative (FFEI) as well as the positive impact the program has had on wood market diversification throughout New England. Learn more: https://bit.ly/411o5N2 #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

🚨🌲 RFP Alert! 🌲🚨 In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, the Endowment is seeking proposals for a strategic communications and brand development partner for two scopes of work supporting awareness, education, and outreach for a new digital Forest Carbon Data Platform. Learn more about this request and how to submit before the 5PM EST deadline on Friday, December 6th, click here: ➡️ https://sforce.co/3CJQehA #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities #RFP

We are both fortunate and grateful that the Endowment is guided by our highly experienced Board of Directors! This wonderful, insightful team of volunteer leaders from across the country are collectively committed to moving the Endowment forward into the future. Thank you for all you do! https://bit.ly/3YKPW2A #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

During this season of thankfulness, the Endowment would like to express sincere gratitude to our many valued partners, project teams, grantees, and award recipients. Your collaboration and hard work are truly inspiring and allow us to continue fulfilling our mission of elevating the health and sustainability of the nation’s working forests and forest-reliant communities. Thank you! #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities

Our latest Endowment News Wrap is here! Click the link below to read what impactful projects, partner news, and other industry announcements happened in September and October: https://bit.ly/4eTBhHj #WorkingForests #SustainableForests #ForestProud #Communities