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Urban and community trees boost human health

WebWhere would you rather be? In a city full of parks and tree-lined streets? Or in a city of concrete and glass? Research scientist Omid Kardan and his colleagues at the …

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State Programs and Policies

WebThe U.S. federal government has empowered states with the rights to protect their forests through laws, regulations, and programs. This flexibility leads to a vast array of differing …

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Keeping Southern Forests Healthy and Strong

WebBy Dr. David Coyle, Forest Health and Invasive Species Program at Southern Regional Extension Forestry Tree-munching insects, marauding fungi, and non …

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State Defined Solutions

WebGood Neighbor Authority. Since GNA was first authorized by Congress with the 2014 Farm Bill, 32 states have broken ground on more than 130 GNA projects. Through these GNA …

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How state-to-landowner assistance helps reduce wildfire risk

WebBy Marvin Brown | This blog is a cross-post and will appear in the Summer 2021 edition of the National Woodlands Magazine. Landowner assistance programs are …

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5 reasons to pursue a career in forestry

WebForestry is an essential service in enhancing, managing, and conserving forests. Forested landscapes face natural disasters, land use conversion and …

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Long-awaited FY22 spending bill becomes law

WebLong-awaited FY22 spending bill becomes law. President Biden has signed a fiscal year (FY) 2022 omnibus spending bill into law, averting a government shutdown. …

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