National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO)

Planting seedlings is a foundational part of managing forests for the long term. It keeps forests growing, supports wildlife and clean water, and ensures wood remains a renewable resource for future generations.   #SustainableForestry #TreePlanting #WorkingForests #ReplantingForests #ForestryInAction #ModernAmericanForestry

From turtles in the Great Lakes, to pollinators in the West, to songbirds in the East, the Wildlife Conservation Initiative is dedicated to conserving species through active forest management of private working forests. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ed54fwZQ.

The story of modern American forestry isn’t a tale of EITHER/OR. It’s about BOTH/AND. The byproducts of our working forests include clean air, clean water, wildlife habitat, job creation, and renewable products that people use every day. In modern American forestry, economic and environmental goals don’t compete. Instead, they support each other. #ModernAmericanForestry #ForestProducts

At NCASI FOUNDATION and NCASI, Inc., we're proud to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that's making a real difference for both wildlife and working forests. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently highlighted the Wildlife Conservation Initiative (WCI), a collaborative effort we're involved in alongside USFWS and the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO).   This initiative is revolutionizing how we approach conservation on private working forests, with a focus on species listed under the Endangered Species Act and those at risk of being listed. By combining sustainable forest management practices with targeted conservation efforts, we're creating a win-win situation for both the forest sector and wildlife.   Some key highlights of this work in the northeastern US include: ➡️ Strategic forest thinning to create habitat for species like the cerulean warbler ➡️ Specific projects benefiting the Diana fritillary butterfly, wood turtles, and forest songbirds ➡️ Demonstrating how working forests can support both economic needs and biodiversity   At NCASI, we're committed to providing the scientific expertise and research needed to support these innovative approaches to conservation. Our work helps ensure that forest management practices are based on sound science and contribute to both economic and environmental sustainability.   Learn more about how sustainable forestry practices are supporting biodiversity and the crucial role of collaboration in achieving conservation goals: https://lnkd.in/gwB9gHwi Read more about current NCASI Foundation and WCI projects here: https://lnkd.in/gVSssVNi Check out the NAFO WCI site here: https://lnkd.in/ed54fwZQ   #sustainableforestry #wildlifeconservation #NCASI #USFWS #NAFO #biodiversity #workingforests

Forests are more than trees — they’re vital habitats for birds, mammals, fish, and insects. That’s why NAFO members like The Lyme Timber Company and Weyerhaeuser are taking a proactive, science-based approach to support wildlife on their lands. Through the Wildlife Conservation Initiative, NAFO members are teaming up with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NCASI, Inc. to help at-risk species. Check out how collaborative conservation is working on the ground in this new USFWS feature 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwB9gHwi

According to the U.S. Forest Service, total forest acreage has been stable since the 1950s and forest volume has increased 60% – despite population growth, record commercial and urban development, and unprecedented forest fires. Today, the U.S. enjoys some of the most abundant and productive resources in the world. That’s the impact of sustainable forest management in America. #ModernAmericanForestry #ForestProducts

This achievement underscores how sustainable forest management and strategic partnerships can make a real difference.   Get the full story at: https://lnkd.in/euW3i6ym   #WildlifeConservationInitiative #CollaborativeConservation #WorkingForests #ModernAmericanForestry Resource Management Service LLC

NAFO forests are carefully managed to ensure a reliable, renewable supply of wood for a wide range of purposes, including lumber, energy, paper, and countless everyday products. We are proud to meet the needs of our communities while supporting clean air, fresh water, wildlife habitat, and climate mitigation benefits. For us, sustainability means caring for the land with future generations in mind, ensuring they inherit healthy, thriving forests. #SustainableForestManagement #ModernAmericanForestry

A core principle of sustainable forest management is the continuous cycle of growth, harvest, and regrowth. Today, the U.S. enjoys some of the most abundant forest resources in the world, thanks in large part to #ModernAmericanForestry’s commitment to long-term sustainability and the widespread implementation of modern forest management practices. #SustainableForestManagement

Future generations deserve to inherit a healthy economy and environment. That’s why NAFO members’ forest management plans look decades into the future and incorporate research and guidance from trained experts to ensure forests remain healthy, abundant, and resilient. We are proud to provide the renewable forest products that our society needs – while ensuring the long term sustainability of our forests. #SustainableForestManagement #ModernAmericanForestry