Press Releases

South Carolina’s forests are at a crossroads. Despite having more forest acreage than at any point in the last century, the state’s timber industry faces declining markets, threatening the economic stability of rural communities and the long-term sustainability of its working forests.

In 2025 the U.S. military transitions to using domestic red oak in trailer decking, marking a victory for local economies and deforestation efforts.

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) has officially released a request for proposal (RFP) for the second round of its Impact Investing Program, with up to $6.5 million in funding available.

Pete Madden, President and CEO of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, expresses the Endowment’s gratitude to partners and grantees for their support in his annual holiday letter.

Endowment Welcomes New Board Members, Announces Leadership Changes

LU_Lab at University of Miami secures landmark certification for Southern Yellow Pine Mass Timber in Miami-Dade County

Trevor Cutsinger has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as vice president, natural capital solutions.

Trevor Cutsinger has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as vice president, natural capital solutions.

Inaugural Impact Investments Address Forestry Priorities. Mission-related investments focus on attainable housing, forestry jobs and uses for low-value wood.

U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Receives $50,000 Grant from Green Diamond Resource Company GREENVILLE, S.C. – Sept. 4, 2024 – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) proudly announces a $50,000 grant from Green Diamond Resource Company’s Impact Fund to support critical initiatives aimed at future workforce development and new markets for forest […]