Reconnecting People and Forests
Reshaping perceptions for generations to come.
Forests and forest products make a large and diverse contribution to people’s everyday lives. As populations change and adapt over time, so do forests. As #forestproud community members, it’s our responsibility to be part of the solution to sustain and improve the health of our environment.
When reconnecting people and forests, a stronger relationship is made between essential forest benefits and products and those that use them everyday.
Climate Solutions
Tree Equity: We all deserve trees!
Trees are great for people and planet! But, city and neighborhood trees are highly concentrated in affluent, white neighborhoods and sparse in communities of color and low income. We can specifically map and plan the next generations of urban forest plantings to make trees – and their benefits – more equitable.
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Wood Innovation Following Natural Disasters
What happens to wood after natural disasters? Check out how the forest sector is positioned to help step up and help mitigate climate disasters.
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a #forestproud unboxing experience
Wouldn’t it be great if we could replace unsustainable everyday packaging with renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, carbon-storing options that are good for the planet – and still functional for your daily needs?
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Scaling Urban and Community Wood in Memphis
By scaling and piloting different models to connect urban and community wood with viable markets, the wider forestry sector can lead with purpose and commitment to advance climate action and social equity. In the words of Jeff Carroll, the CEO and co-founder of the Urban Wood Economy, Inc., “urban wood is an opportunity, not just a commodity.”
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Wood Innovations
This Earth Day, we’re wading into the great Planet Vs. Plastic debate. And we’re #foresproud to throw in behind Planet, just like we do all the other days of the year.
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Sustaining Biodiversity in the Face of Climate Change
We spend a lot of time talking about climate change + forests, so we’re naturally talking about biodiversity and wildlife too. How can we help make forests more climate-resilient habitats?
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