Eric C. Sprague discusses "The State of Chesapeake Forests," a report by The Conservation Fund and the USDA Forest Service. The Institute is working with Chesapeake states to implement the report's recommendations. Click here for article.

The second phase of the Institute's "Next Generation" study of private forest landowners is beginning in Wisconsin. Institute President Al Sample discusses the study in this article in the Post-Crescent of Appleton, WI.

Click here for more information on the study.

The Institute's feasibility study of an Oregon Certification Standard was released today. Click here for the Oregon Department of Forestry's news release.
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