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 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   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 […]

Advice for Future Foresters   What advice would you give to someone interested in forestry?  For people interested in forestry, one of the biggest barriers is not knowing where to start, or even what careers exist. Without a personal connection to the field, forestry can feel hard to break into or easy to misunderstand.  But […]

Supporting the Next Generation of Forestry   How did the Forestry Foundation Scholarship impact your journey?  Starting a career in forestry takes more than interest or coursework. For many students, it also requires support, both financial and professional as well as personal, to turn an opportunity into a career.  The Louisiana Forestry Association’s (LFA) Forestry Foundation Scholar program was created to provide that […]

Why do people choose forestry?  For some, it starts with family. For others, time outdoors, a college class, or a moment when a different future suddenly feels right. There is no single path into forestry, and that is exactly what makes the field strong.  Through the Louisiana Forestry Association’s Forestry Foundation Scholar program, students across generations have been able […]