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Director's Note - February 2025
The Guild’s principles steady me in uncertain times and provide solid guidance.The decision to offer free Guild membership to recently fired federal foresters and other conservation expertswas driven by our principle that the “practice of forestry must be grounded in field observation and experience.” The country can’t afford to lose the accumulated knowledge of so many of our colleagues. Along-time member in Maine reaffirmed my decision with a donation to support membership for recently fired forest stewards – thank you!
Please join the momentum and donate if you can. Your support will help us weather the rapid shift in federal priorities and uncertainty around investments. Our mission to practice and promote stewardship to forge a healthy future for people and forests is nonpartisan and we will continue to work with Tribal, federal, state, local, and private organizations for forests.
This month’s newsletter edition is a good example of the creative, inspiring, and practical solutions the Guild advances every day. Numerous events provide the chance to connect with other stewards from California to Maine. Stay engaged and stay connected.
Thank you,
News from the Forest
Private Land Prescribed Fire
Written by Sarah DeMay
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area encompasses around 800 acres of private land nestled within the Jemez Mountains and overlooking the town of Los Alamos and the adjacent National Lab. Dead and down fuel loads are high and the work of cutting snags and fallen trees out of trails and ski runs never ends.
Audubon's Forester Training and Endorsement Program
Written by Tim Duclos
Building on the foundation of Foresters for the Birds, the Audubon Forester Training and Endorsement Program seeks to foster enduring partnerships across a network of foresters working to ensure the application of bird-friendly management practices at scale.
The U.S. hardwood industry stands at a critical juncture. The ability to verify the origin of hardwood products has become essential. New solutions, enabling precise identification of geographic origin, rely on what foresters are uniquely equipped to provide.
Learn more about the revisions to the Forest Stewardship Council national risk assessment for controlled wood during a webinar on Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 PST/1:00 EST (also in our events list above). You may share your thoughts on the revision by completing a survey by February 14, 2025.
Converting Forests to Solar Facilities: Causes, Potential, and Implications.This report is a rapid assessment of potential conversions of forestland to solar facilities. The authors evaluate the current land use footprint of solar facilities, policy structures, and the potential for future land use change.
Check our full jobs page! There's jobs with the Forest Stewards Guild open now, and more on the way within a couple of days! Plus, regular updates on opportunities with our partners in support of healthy forests, communities, and ecosystems.
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The Guild depends on support from donors and members. Thank you for all you do to support our collective vision of ecologically, economically, and socially responsible forestry.
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