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#WomensHistoryMonth 🌲 Learn about women’s history in forestry, where we are today, and the leaders and organizations working to make a shift in trends: ow.ly/PV5p50IoJUG
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.@forestservice launches a 10-year strategy to address the wildfire crisis. It combines congressional funding with scientific research & planning into national effort to increase forest health treatments. fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wi…
Artwork by Caitlin Garas/USDA Forest Service.
ALT Artwork: The 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy will allow us to treat up to an additional 20 million acres on National Forest System lands; treat up to an additional 30 million acres of other federal, tribal, state & privately owned lands; and develop a plan for long-term forest maintenance that extends beyond the 10-year strategy.
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Nationwide private forests provide 2.4 million jobs and contribute $87 billion in payroll. During #NationalForestProductsWeek let’s recognize those landowners for keeping their working forests working. #ThankAForestLandowner
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Land-management agencies across the West have recognized for decades that one of the most effective tools to reduce wildfire risk is to thin forests. But that isn’t enough to keep up with the rising wildfire risk caused by drought and climate change wsj.com/articles/lake-tahoe-…
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We help install lots of buffers in suburban areas! While folks may worry that a buffer will "ruin the view" of the stream it's quite the opposite. Buffers protect the streams so they can continue to be viewed and experienced by generations to come!
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On this day 75 years ago, 18 representatives from 17 states created the National Association of Soil Conservation District Governing Officials. In 1970, the association’s name was shortened to become #NACD.
We look forward to the next 75 years of conservation!
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“We don’t touch big trees. We take the small trees and remaining residue associated with forest or logging restoration and turn it into power because there’s nothing left to do with it,”Bradley Worsley said. “Even the material that…lnkd.in/geP2nJZ lnkd.in/gBbWb27
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🎉 Congratulations to our new Forest Service Chief Randy Moore! Moore has been serving as Regional Forester in the Pacific Southwest Region in California since 2007. He will serve as the first Black American to hold the role of Chief of the Forest Service usda.gov/media/press-release…
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@NACDconserve @forestrynotes is hosting the NACD Southeast and South Central Wind, Water and Wildfire Summit, special thanks to Alabama and @usfs_srs @StateForesters – at Starkville, MS
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Our communities and local economies depend on #healthy ecosystems and watersheds. Prescribed fire is an important land management tool that helps foster ecosystem health and decrease #wildfire risk 🪵🔥
Learn more about #GoodFires at: goodfires.org
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“To meet the need for reforestation, we’ll need to invest in more trees, more nurseries, more seed collection, and a bigger workforce. In return we’ll get carbon storage, clean water, clean air, and habitat for wildlife.” americanforests.org/media-re…
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Enjoyed this NACD interview with Paul Delong from @AmForestFndn covering so many relevant forestry topics from family forest carbon credits to the importance of robust forest markets and sharing stories of forest stewardship. nacdforestrynotes.buzzsprout…
@forestrynotes
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A new mapping tool by @nature_org and @AmericanForests shows where restoring forest cover in the U.S. can be a cost-effective natural climate solution. Read our blog to learn how science guides #NaturalClimateSolutions. nature.ly/2YXTZsH
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#NACD's 2021 Annual Meeting is only one week away. There's still time to register for $50—don't miss out on an exciting agenda full of NACD updates, meetings and district recognition!
You can view the agenda, access speaker bios, and register here: events.bizzabo.com/NACD/home
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Today, #NACD submitted public comments to NRCS regarding guidance for identification of nonindustrial private forest land (NIPF).
Read more here: nacdnet.org/newsroom/nacd-su…
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As Northwest forests continue to see drier-than-normal conditions, communities, forest managers, and health officials will need to prepare for more wildfire seasons like 2020. Read more: bit.ly/3b879KY #ForestFireFacts #RxBurn #WildfirePreparedness
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Expanding tree canopy cover in low-income neighborhoods could help address health disparities while achieving environmental goals. Check out the work being done in California: bit.ly/3opLPUG #ForestFriday @CAL_FIRE @ucdavis
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Forest Service begins making biochar at wildfire recovery site. capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/…
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Did you know urban forests can help improve our mental health? Don’t miss this excellent new video from @vibrantcities and then share on your own social media channels. For more info, check out: rb.gy/mh2cc3
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What is #masstimber? Other than way to reimagine our cities and rethink our carbon future, there are actually a few different types of #masstimber. #nationalforestproductsweek #NFPW2020 #forestproud #CLT