Mitigating climate change is more nuanced than just "leaving forests untouched." Scientific research shows thinning, prescribed fire and other forest management approaches foster healthier forests that are more resilient during wildfire, extreme heat and drought. #workingforests
Modern, sustainable forest management leads to climate-smart outcomes in working forests.
NAFO members proudly embrace a dynamic and adaptable approach to forest management that includes optimizing carbon sequestration, storage, resilience, and the various other benefits that forests can provide.
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If you're an Indiana woodland owner, then sign up now to be a part of the Indiana Woodland Owners Conference coming up Nov. 1 and 2 in Wabash.
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Did you know there are more than 700 species of butterflies in the United States? This one is a common buckeye, and can be seen feeding on nectar-producing flowers from the East Coast to the Southwest. What butterflies are you seeing this time of year?
Photo: Melissa Cheatwood
If you haven't grabbed your copy of the Sept issue of #southernliving yet, you can now read the Black Walnut feature online! Read first hand what this wonderful wild nut has to offer + try 5 brand new Black Walnut recipes! https://t.co/mxoMic36Ki
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Deer populations are so unsustainably high in much of the East that the forests needed by birds and people alike “are in imminent danger of collapse,” one expert warns. Solving the problem may demand unprecedented national action. https://t.co/cQ5FWSK90b
Hear the word “infrastructure” and people think of transportation systems, telecommunications networks, and electrical grids. But let’s not forget those hardworking trees that also provide an unbeatable service.
#ATreeCanBe a roadmap, showing us what it means to be a community.
Lilly Endowment gives $50 million to Indiana State Parks for improvements, enhancements statewide | news - Indiana Public Media https://t.co/wBjtlBbRH1
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“There isn’t much controversy over the need to do more to improve the health of the national forests,” said Bill Imbergamo, executive director of @FederalForest, in @EENewsUpdates article, “What’s at stake for forests in November’s elections?” He added, “I don’t see a potential Harris or Trump administration giving up on active management as part of the solution to the wildfire crisis.”
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Working forests provide critical habitats for wildlife. That's because managed forests help sustain a mosaic of healthy habitats for fish, birds, mammals, insects and amphibians. #WorldWildlifeDay#workingforests
August is National Water Quality Month. CLC works tirelessly to advocate for water policy that addresses the top contaminants of Indiana’s waters and holds polluters accountable in court when necessary.
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Have you grabbed the latest copy of Southern Living Magazine? Inside you'll find 6 pages packed w/ mouth-watering Black Walnut recipes, plus a wonderful write up about just how unique this wild nut is! Pick up a copy on your next shopping run!
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