From the Community
See the latest news, podcasts, and videos from the #forestproud community.
Selfies + swag: #forestproud in action
What we're watching: films + clips
What we're reading: articles + blogs
Wood Innovation Series Look-Back: 2025
Wood Innovation Series Look-Back: 2025 In 2025, the Wood Innovation film series, supported by the USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program, highlighted how innovative uses of wood are strengthening forest management, supporting rural economies, and helping communities meet real-world needs. Through two short films and accompanying educational campaigns, the series explored how creating markets for low-value wood can benefit forests […]
More
Rooted in Purpose: UW–Stevens Point’s SAF Student Chapter
Rooted in Purpose: UW-Stevens Point’s SAF Student Chapter At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), the Society of American Foresters (SAF) Student Chapter is shaping the next generation of forestry through a blend of skill-building, service, and hands-on learning. What begins as an academic interest quickly grows into something deeper: a community built from […]
More
How Vermont is Growing Forests and Communities
How Vermont is Growing Forests and Communities Imagine a landscape blanketed in trees as far as the eye can see, where vibrant maples, spruces, and birches stretch across rolling hills and quiet valleys. Welcome to Vermont, one of the most forested states in the US, with 78% of its land covered in trees. But these […]
More
From Forests to Communities
From Forest to Communities Healthy forests and thriving communities go hand in hand. From Forests to Communities, the latest Wood Innovations film, highlights how innovative wood products are strengthening local economies, creating sustainable housing solutions, and connecting people to the benefits of working forests. This story-driven documentary showcases the partnerships and possibilities that emerge when […]
More
Seeing Fire Differently: Red Feather Lakes Walk and Talk
Seeing Fire Differently: Red Feather Lakes Walk and Talk #forestproud out in the field! Fire is a part of life in northern Colorado, and for communities like Red Feather Lakes, it’s both a risk and a tool. Recently, our project manager, Alyssa Stewart-Lambert, joined residents for a “Walk and Talk” hosted by the Red […]
More
Inspiring the Next Generation
Inspiring the Next Generation We love seeing #forestproud make a real-world impact, and one recent project out of Wisconsin is a perfect example of what happens when content, education, and mission-driven organizations come together. Last fall, Into the Outdoors, an Emmy Award-winning “edutainment” series focused on outdoor and science education, teamed up with […]
More