Press Releases

In a ceremony held at Furman University today, Carlton Owen, President & CEO of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), was awarded the Order of the Palmetto.  The award, the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for service, was bestowed by Furman President Dr. David Shi at a luncheon to honor […]

Carlton Owen, President of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), today announced the final addition that completes a months-long process to broaden the organization’s team.  “With Alan McGregor’s decision to join us effective May 1st, the Endowment is well positioned to continue its growth as the nation’s leading public charity focusing exclusively […]

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today announced release of Woody Biomass: Report from a Session to Consider Near-term Investment Opportunities.  The document, while not a formal Endowment “publication,” serves as part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to share learnings to aid others working on related topics. The report is the summary […]

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today announced that Diane Snyder will be leaving the organization effective March 31.  “Diane’s three years as Vice President-Community Development represents nearly 90% of our entire organizational history,” said Endowment President Carlton Owen.  “She has been an important and valuable part of the Endowment team and […]

Successfully culminating a national search, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today announced that Dr. Peter W. Stangel will be joining the staff as Senior Vice President.  “We couldn’t be more pleased that someone with Peter’s distinguished experience would accept our offer,” said Endowment President Carlton Owen.  “His scientific credentials, conservation history, […]

Private working forests are a vital part of America’s natural resources infrastructure, contributing significantly to the quality of life enjoyed by all Americans.  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced that it is a charter funder and member of a new collaborative – Keeping Working Forests Working (also known as “Working Forests […]

Greenville, SC– The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today announced that it has extended its investment in possible forest products commodity check-offs. “For more than two years we’ve been supporting work to determine the forest products industry’s interest in and support of commodity check-offs as a vehicle to grow the market for […]

Effective immediately, Kim Morgan has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) as Director of Finance.  “Kim comes to us with a breadth and depth of financial experience that serves to position us well as we continue to grow and our partnerships become increasingly complex,” said Endowment President Carlton Owen.  “Entering our […]

February 3, 2010 –“Healthy Watersheds through Healthy Forests Initiative” Partners Announced Today the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced the three partners selected to participate in the “Healthy Watersheds through Healthy Forests Initiative (HWHF).” The multi-million dollar initiative seeks to advance the connection between forest management and water quality and quantity. Partnering […]

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today released its Annual Report for calendar/fiscal year 2009.  “This, our third annual report, follows a series theme featuring original artwork and a ‘tree of the year’,” said Endowment President Carlton Owen.  “In all that we do, we strive to operate transparently and communicate openly with […]