Press Releases

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 PRE-PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (October 21, 2020) Greenville, SC  – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it is accepting pre-proposals for the 2021 Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program Challenge. The Request for Proposals, downloadable PDF pre-proposal form, list of awards from the previous grant cycle, and other information are available […]

ForesTrust, LLC and the Future of the Global Wood Supply Chain Blockchain technology to modernize timber tracking and certification FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (October 13, 2020) Greenville, SC – ForesTrust, LLC was introduced today as the newest venture to take advantage of Blockchain technology, universally recognized as one of the 21st century’s most innovative and powerful applications. This […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps Virginia Department of Forestry Protect Sensitive Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystem and Rare Species along the Meherrin River U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 10, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) has secured a conservation easement on 618 acres located along the […]

Rural Development Innovation Group Achieves Multiple Successes During First Four Years, Looks Ahead U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 13, 2020) GREENVILLE, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is pleased to formally recognize the successful first phase of the Rural Development Innovation Group (RDIG), a […]

Grants Aim to Develop New Markets for Northern Forest Wood Recipients seek to increase use of structural round timber, wood heat and wood-fired district heating U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 30, 2020) CONCORD, NH — The Future Forest Economy Initiative awarded three grants that will drive a $1.7-million […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Awards 2020 Grants New projects continue mission to restore and conserve sensitive forest ecosystems and wetlands U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 23, 2020) Bethesda, MD, and Greenville, SC- The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 […]

New Member Added to Board of Directors and Continues Tradition of Canadian Presentation Chris McIver Joins Endowment Board U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 8, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced today the election of Chris McIver, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, […]

Health Benefits and Impacts of Forests Bibliography Mounting Literature Documents Potential Human Health Benefits of Forests and Green Spaces U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 06, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – Add human health and well-being to the long list of benefits provided by forests. A new bibliography compiled by Paul […]

Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Study Quantifies Impact for Landowners Clearing Land Title Generates the Greatest Economic  U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 4, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – In late 2019, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (“Endowment”) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) commissioned a study to help quantify […]

The Year in Review: Working for Forests and Forest-Rich Communities  2019 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Audacious Goals, Success, and Transitions U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 13, 2020) Greenville, S.C. –  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced the release of its 2019 Annual Report […]