Wildlands and Woodland - A vision for the New England landscape

By: David R. Foster, Brian M. Donahue, David B. Kittredge, Kathleen F. Lambert, Malcolm L. Hunter, Brian R. Hall, Lloyd C. Irland, Robert J. Lilieholm, David A. Orwig, Anthony W. D’Amato, Elizabeth A. Colburn, Jonathan R. Thompson, James N. Levitt, Aaron M. Ellison, William S. Keeton, John D. Aber, Charles V. Cogbill, Charles T. Driscoll, Timothy J. Fahey, Clarisse M. Hart
New England’s distinctive landscape is a testament to the resiliency of the land and the conservation ethic of its people. The remarkable return of the region’s forests following an early history of forest clearing and intensive logging offers an unprecedented opportunity to secure a more sustainable future.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Wildlands-and-Woodland--A-vision-for-the-New-England-landscape/874/

 

Western Governors' Association Letter to Secretary Vilsack

By: Gary R. Herbert and John Hickenlooper

https://www.landcan.org/article/Western-Governors-Association-Letter-to-Secretary-Vilsack/999/

 

Forest Loss on the Rebound - Sustaining Investments for America's Natural Resource Future

By: Tom Tidwell

https://www.landcan.org/article/Forest-Loss-on-the-Rebound--Sustaining-Investments-for-Americas-Natural-Resource-Future/1007/

 

Understanding and Reaching Family Forest Owners - Lessons from Social Marketing Research

By: Brett J. Butler, Mary Tyrrell, Geoff Feinberg, Scott VanManen, Larry Wiseman, and Scott Wallinger

https://www.landcan.org/article/Understanding-and-Reaching-Family-Forest-Owners--Lessons-from-Social-Marketing-Research/1012/

 

The New Generation of Private Forest Landowners - Brace for Change

https://www.landcan.org/article/The-New-Generation-of-Private-Forest-Landowners--Brace-for-Change/1013/

 

Forest Landowners’ Guide to the Federal Income Tax

By: John L. Greene, William C. Siegel, William L. Hoover, and Mark Koontz
This guide updates and supersedes Agriculture Handbook No.718, Forest Landowners’ Guide to the Federal Income Tax, incorporating new tax legislation that was passed and administrative changes promulgated through September 30, 2012.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Forest-Landowners-Guide-to-the-Federal-Income-Tax/1017/

 

The Rise of Natural Capitalism and the New Frontier of the Restoration Economy

By: Chandler Van Voorhis
With GreenTrees, participating landowners now have the potential to sit back and watch their forest grow while revenues increase.
https://www.landcan.org/article/The-Rise-of-Natural-Capitalism-and-the-New-Frontier-of-the-Restoration-Economy/1019/

 

Effects of Climatic Variability and Change on Forest Ecosystems - A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the U.S. Forest Sector

By: James M. Vose, David L. Peterson, and Toral Patel-Weynand, Editors
This report is a scientific assessment of the current condition and likely future condition of forest resources in the United States relative to climatic variability and change.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Effects-of-Climatic-Variability-and-Change-on-Forest-Ecosystems--A-Comprehensive-Science-Synthesis-for-the-US-Forest-Sector/1023/

 

Tim's Tips - Use of Wedges

By: Forest Applications Training
The use of wedges in logging has a long history. The mechanics involved are quite simple. Depending on the height and diameter of the tree, it is possible to fell it in a direction opposite of its lean with a wedge that gives no more than one inch of lift.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Tims-Tips--Use-of-Wedges/1109/

 

Restoring the Narrative of American Envirionmentalism

By: Ben A. Minteer and Stephen J. Pyne
The conventional narrative of American environmentalism is no longer very helpful for conservationists and restorationists seeking philosophical justification and guidance for their work.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Restoring-the-Narrative-of-American-Envirionmentalism/1131/

 

Increasing the Pace of Restoration and Job Creation on our National Forests

By: USDA - Forest Service
Restoration of our national forests benefits the environment  and creates jobs in rural communities. Increasing the pace  of restoration of the Nation’s forests is critically needed to  address a variety of threats – including fire, climate change,  the bark beetle infestation, and others -- to the health of  our forest ecosystems, watersheds, and forest-dependent  communities.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Increasing-the-Pace-of-Restoration-and-Job-Creation-on-our-National-Forests/1727/

 

Water Quality Conditions Associated with Cattle Grazing and Recreation on National Forest Lands

By: Leslie M. Roche, Lea Kromschroeder, Edward R. Atwill, Randy A. Dahlgren, Kenneth W. Tate
There is substantial concern that microbial and nutrient pollution by cattle on public lands degrades water quality, threatening human and ecological health.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Water-Quality-Conditions-Associated-with-Cattle-Grazing-and-Recreation-on-National-Forest-Lands/1284/

 

Species Exterpation

By: Robert R. Williams
Local Wildlife Extinction Southern New Jersey Pine Chickens Ruffed Grouse
https://www.landcan.org/article/Species-Exterpation/1448/

 

Species Exterpation - Local Wildlife Extinction Southern New Jersey "Pine Chickens" Ruffed Grouse

By: Robert R. Williams
Letter written by Director Bob Williams to Ms. Jeanette Vree;and, Chairman, State of NJ, Departement of Environmental Protection, NJ Fish & Game Council dated March 7, 2008.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Species-Exterpation--Local-Wildlife-Extinction-Southern-New-Jersey-Pine-Chickens-Ruffed-Grouse/1449/

 

Smallholder agroforestry plots may boost tree conservation - Report

By: Barbara Fraser
When natural forests are threatened by deforestation or climate change, the best hope for the survival of certain at risk tree species may be to include them in agroforestry plots managed by small farmers, according to new research.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Smallholder-agroforestry-plots-may-boost-tree-conservation--Report/1453/

 

Who owns America's forests? Forest ownership patterns and family forest highlights from the National Woodland Owner Survey

By: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station

https://www.landcan.org/article/Who-owns-Americas-forests-Forest-ownership-patterns-and-family-forest-highlights-from-the-National-Woodland-Owner-Survey/1523/

 

Family Forest Owners of the United States, 2006

By: Brett J. Butler
A technical document supporting the Forest Service 2010 RPA Assessment.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Family-Forest-Owners-of-the-United-States-2006/1524/

 

The Techniques of Growing Hardwoods

By: J. S. McKnight and Robert L. Johnson

https://www.landcan.org/article/The-Techniques-of-Growing-Hardwoods/1589/

 

Investing in Forested Landscapes for Source Water Protection in the United States

By: Todd Gartner, James Mulligan, Rowan Schmidt, and John Gunn (editors)
Cities and towns across the United States face a growing water crisis. Aging water infrastructure, increasing demand, continued land use change, and increasingly extreme weather events are driving the costs of water management higher in the United States.
https://www.landcan.org/article/Investing-in-Forested-Landscapes-for-Source-Water-Protection-in-the-United-States/1693/

 

Native Seed - An Introduction to Income Opportunities from Native Seed Gathered from Small Private Forestlands in the Pacific Northwest

By: Eric T. Jones and Lita Buttolph
Introductory factsheet looking at income opportunities for small forestland owners from native seed harvesting and processing to be used in ...
https://www.landcan.org/article/Native-Seed--An-Introduction-to-Income-Opportunities-from-Native-Seed-Gathered-from-Small-Private-Forestlands-in-the-Pacific-Northwest/1695/