Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Continue to Protect Virginia Open Spaces
More than 700 Acres Permanently Preserved through Partnership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 2, 2020) Greenville, SC – The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) announced its purchase of a permanent conservation easement on 710 acres of bottomland hardwood forests in Southampton County, Virginia, made possible in part by a grant from the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the […]
Endowment to Experience Historic Leadership Transition
Founding CEO Carlton Owen retiring, President Pete Madden assuming role of President & CEO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 18, 2020) Greenville, SC—The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced a historic leadership transition. Current President Pete Madden has assumed the role of President and CEO, replacing Carlton Owen, who has led as CEO […]
Endowment Adds New Members to Board of Directors; Bids Farewell to John Cooper, Jim Hoolihan, Andrea Tuttle, and Colin Moseley
Endowment Adds New Members to Board of Directors; Bids Farewell to John Cooper, Jim Hoolihan, Andrea Tuttle, and Colin Moseley Caroline Dauzat, Shannon Estenoz, and Curtis Wynn Join Endowment Board For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 16, 2020) Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is pleased to announce the election of Board members […]
2021 READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION PROGRAM CHALLENGE
2021 READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION PROGRAM CHALLENGE 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 […]
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 collaboration between the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), […]
Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps Virginia Department of Forestry Protect Sensitive Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystem and Rare Species along the Meherrin River
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
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
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
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 REPRESENTATION
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, […]