Forest Conservation in the Anthropocene

There is increasing scientific acceptance that we have entered a new “Anthropocene Era” wherein human influence, especially in climate and global population, is altering the evolution of virtually every ecosystem on the planet. On Sept. 17-18, the Pinchot Institute will convene leading thinkers in conservation science and practice to re-examine our vision, goals, and methods for conserving and sustainably managing the forests of the Anthropocene.

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Forest Health-Human Health Initiative

The increasing cost of health care poses a major financial challenge for many family woodland owners, the majority of whom 65 are years or older. For many families, their forest land is their largest and most valuable asset to draw from when financial needs such as medical expenses arise. Without adequate personal finances, many landowners have no choice but to liquidate their timber assets or sell their land outright, contributing to the average of nearly 6,000 acres of forest and open space being converted to other uses in the US each day. To help reverse this trend, the Pinchot Institute has launched a bold and innovative new program linking forest conservation with human health.



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