Press Releases

Timber Haulers and Harvesters Eligible for USDA Pandemic Relief Up to $200 million available as part of the program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 20, 2021) The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making $200 million available for timber hauling and harvesting businesses that experienced losses due to COVID-19. Affected businesses can apply for aid through […]

Report on Community Forests Highlights Economic, Cultural, Spiritual, and Other Benefits The USDA Forest Service Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Helps Communities Create These Assets For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 30, 2021) Greenville, SC – Community forests can bolster rural economies, provide tangible economic value, enhance the quality of life, and enrich cultural and […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Awards 2021 Grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 29, 2021) Greenville, SC and Bethesda, MD – The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2021 grants. The projects funded will help conserve more than 4,000 acres and protect ecologically sensitive bottomland forests in the coastal regions of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 10, 2021) Greenville, SC — The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, announces the awarding of $2.4 million in grants to accelerate the use of nanocellulosic materials across various industries to use in a range of applications. The partnership […]

GREENVILLE, SC (May 12, 2021) – Delie Wilkens has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) in the newly created role of Program Analyst. Wilkens comes to the Endowment from the U.S. Forest Service – Southern Research Station where she was a research fellow. In her role there, she was involved in […]

U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Launches TimberHauling.com New National Buyer’s Group Will Help Independent Truckers and Haulers Come Together as One Market to Save Money and Operate More Efficiently FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 3, 2021) Greenville, SC — The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced the official launch of TimberHauling.com — […]

Grant Program Opens to Address National Forest Challenges Through Innovative Finance Deadline for proposal submissions is June 30, 2021 For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 27, 2021) U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SCNational Forest Foundation, Missoula, MT Today, the Innovative Finance for National Forests (IFNF) grant program opened its next round of solicitations for program […]

The Year in Review: A Clearer Vision 2020 2020 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Success and a Glimpse into the Future FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 1, 2021) Greenville, S.C. – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) officially announced the release of its 2020 annual report today. The report, titled “A Clearer […]

New Tool Aims to Help Forest Owners with Fire Management Beta Version of Southeast FireMap Available for Testing and Comment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 31, 2021) Greenville, SC – Forest owners and natural resource agencies now have a new tool at their disposal to improve forest health through prescribed burns and by helping manage wildfire […]

GREENVILLE, SC (February 23, 2021) – Brandon Walters has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as Communications and Administrative Coordinator. Walters brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from both the public and private sector, most recently serving as Special Assistant to the Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District of […]