America’s Most Recyclable Resource: Forests
On November 15th, Keeping Forests recognizes the importance of America Recycles Day America Recycles Day was started by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to highlight the impact of recycling. Four of the five most recycled products are forest products
The ‘Ask for Wood, Ask for Paper’ Campaign
This campaign was designed to connect forest landowners, foresters, conservationists and others with resources and information to advocate for wood utilization in their community projects.
How to Be a Friend of the Southern Forests
Keeping Forests boasts a diverse coalition of landowners, corporations, NGOs, and public institutions that convene to innovate and scale ideas to help us conserve Southern Forests – see how you can play a role.
Small Trees, Big Solutions
While much attention is often given to the harvest of mature, large-diameter trees that drive the timber industry, small-diameter trees also play a vital role in the health and sustainability of these forests. Small-diameter trees, often left behind in favor of their larger counterparts, are integral to the long-term management of working forests.
Atlanta’s Modern Projects Built by Mass Timber
Atlanta’s skyline is evolving, and one of the most promising trends reshaping the city’s architecture is the rise of cross-laminated timber (CLT). This modern construction material is part of a broader shift toward sustainable building practices.
Explore our Forest Values: Fiber
Fiber: A Vital Resource from Southern Working Forests When we think about forests, it’s easy to imagine serene hiking trails, wildlife habitats, or a place for quiet reflection. But forests, particularly Southern working forests, provide so much more. One of the most critical contributions these forests make is in the form of fiber, a renewable […]
Our Forest Values
Our Forest Values represent the broad and interwoven benefits created by working Southern Forests including carbon capture, fiber, water, biodiversity & habitat, recreation, forest economies, human health and heritage & culture.
2022 Annual Meeting
To everyone who attended Keeping Forests Annual Meeting in Mobile, thank you for making this event a success! Your collaboration, ideas, and resources have energized our efforts for 2023, and we are excited to see what we can accomplish together in the new year.
