Fire-Forged Innovations
Fire Forged Innovations The latest film in the #forestproud Wood Innovation series, Fire-Forged Innovations, takes us to the West Coast to explore how wildfire mitigation and post-fire recovery efforts can create innovative wood products that benefit both forests and communities. At the center of the story is biochar, a material created from low-value wood and […]
Managing Minnesota’s Forests for Multiple Values
Managing Minnesota’s Forests for Multiple Values Forests across the United States are cared for by a mix of people and organizations. Tribal Nations, federal agencies, state departments, and private landowners. It takes all of them to work together to keep forests healthy and resilient. In Minnesota, that work comes to life across 17 million acres of forestland. […]
#forestproud in the Field
#forestproud in the Field What makes you #forestproud in your career or life? Forestry is more than a career; it’s a responsibility, a connection to place, and a long-term commitment that often extends beyond the workday. For Forestry Foundation Scholars, being #forestproud shows up in different ways. It can be pride in stewardship, in […]
Fueling the Future
Fueling the Future #forestproud explores how New England states are utilizing forest waste to fuel the future The future of renewable energy is rooted in our forests. Our new bioenergy film project is shedding light on how forest-based bioenergy is powering communities, creating jobs, and driving innovation. In partnership with the USDA Forest Service’s […]
We Speak Forests.
Forests can't speak for themselves. But we can. #forestproud exists to help people understand why forests matter and how they’re cared for. Powered by the Society of American Foresters, #forestproud is the storyteller. We translate science, stewardship, and sustainability into stories that everyone can connect with, from landowners and policymakers to students and outdoor enthusiasts, helping people see the role they can play in caring for our forests.
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We are #forestproud.
#forestproud is the communications and outreach program of the Society of American Foresters. We connect people to the powerful role forests play in our daily lives and our shared future. Through storytelling, partnerships, and amplification, we highlight the people, products, and practices shaping the future of forests, both inside and beyond the sector. From urban neighborhoods to Tribal lands, from innovative wood products to the next generation of forest stewards, we’re building understanding, inspiring action, and creating lasting connections to forests.
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