Partners Release Results of Montana Biomass Feasibility Project
Montana Community Development Corporation (MCDC) has released “Developing a Business Case for Sustainable Biomass Generation: A Regional Model for Western Montana.” The report, funded in part by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), was a joint-venture by NorthWestern Energy and seven Montana saw mills and others. The purposes was to look at the potential […]
Wood to Energy Report Released
A new report by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) and the University of Tennessee Office of Bioenergy programs reviews the current state of research and development of technologies for utilizing wood for the production of energy. The peer-reviewed report entitled, “Wood to Energy: A State of the Science and Technology Report,”characterizes […]
Endowment President Receives Order of the Palmetto
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 […]
Endowment Completes Staffing Plan
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 […]
Endowment Releases Findings from Joint Woody Biomass Session
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 […]
Endowment Announces Change in Community Development Program
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 […]
Endowment Names Stangel Senior Vice President
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, […]
Coalition to Promote Benefits of Private Forests
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 […]
Endowment Extends Check-off Work to Paper and Packaging
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 […]
Director of Finance Joins Team
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 […]