Press Releases

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 […]

Endowment Welcomes Pete Madden as President Role brings deep forest sector expertise and experience; begins long-planned leadership transition U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC  For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 3, 2020) Greenville, S.C. –  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced that Pete Madden will join the staff as President effective February 17. “Our Board and […]

Endowment Announces Call for Speakers for FIRz 2020: A Forum for Innovation about Forests, Forest Products, and Forest-Rich Communities Deadline for Speaker Submissions is February 28, 2020 U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 9, 2020) Greenville, SC –  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced a […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Contributes to the Conservation of High-Quality Watershed and Longleaf Pine Ecosystem U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 6, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – An important piece of the Little River watershed in the North Carolina Piedmont region will be protected for years to come in part […]

Photo Credit: James Edward Mills “America’s Forests With Chuck Leavell” Episode III to Air on PBS and Educational Channels Across the Country Features the nationally recognized and award-winning Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) Program U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 20, 2019) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities […]

Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award Program Recognized for the Delivering State & Private Forestry Programs Group Award U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 13, 2019) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is […]

Photo Credit: James Edward Mills Event to Premiere “America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell” Episode III featuring the Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Program Draws Hundreds to Recognize Award-Winning Program – Notable attendees included representatives from U.S. Congress, USDA Forest Service and the National Resources Conservation Service – U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, […]

2020 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Request for Proposals U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 22, 2019) Greenville, SC and Bethesda, MD – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today released a new Request for Proposals for the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund). Up to $500,000 is available […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps Protect Sensitive Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystem Along Nottoway River Virginia Outdoor Foundation takes lead in conservation transaction U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 19, 2019) Greenville, S.C. – An important watershed forest along the beautiful and biodiverse Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia, will now […]

2020 Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program Challenge January 24, 2020 Pre-Proposal Deadline U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 11, 2019) The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) today announced that it is accepting pre-proposals for the 2020 Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program Challenge. The Request for […]