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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced an “Emergency Situation Determination” across 112 million acres of National Forestry System (NFS) land, following President Donald J. Trump’s …
USDA Declares Forest Emergency: What It Means for Timber, Wildfires, and Rural Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration is taking an aggressive stance against one of the globe’s most pressing environmental issues. A sweeping new policy framework aims to slash deforestation-driven imports into …
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Bold Plan to Tackle Deforestation-Linked Imports—Will It Transform Global Sustainability? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has been awarded the Leadership Award by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in recognition of 25 years of exemplary …
Pennsylvania’s DCNR Honored for 25 Years of Forest Stewardship Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced a virtual town hall meeting to discuss its draft plan, “Forests for All: A Plan for Pennsylvania’s …
Pennsylvania to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Future of State Forests Read More
YAKIMA, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a significant new investment from the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service aimed at sparking innovation in the wood …
USDA Invests $74 Million in Wood Products Innovation to Boost Economy and Forest Health Read More
CLE ELUM, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a new partnership between the USDA Forest Service and various states. This initiative aims to conserve nearly …
USDA Announces Major Conservation Effort for U.S. Forests Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia has taken a significant step forward with the release of its six-month update to the Public Works Procurement Forecast. This strategic move, first …
Philadelphia Enhances Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses with Public Works Procurement Forecast Read More