Forest Stewards Guild

Happy New Year from the Forest Stewards Guild! Here's to a year of growth, resilience, and positive impact for forests and communities. Thank you for your dedication to stewarding forests—let’s continue making a difference together!

Forests need all of us. However you contribute, you are essential! Donate to the Guild today and your gift will work double-time with matching funds. #ForestStewardsGuild #ConserveNature #ProtectOurForests #ForestsMatter #ForestProtection

Join Dr. Connor Crouch on January 16th at 12:00 PM MT for a webinar on his paper, "Building Ecosystem Resilience and Adaptive Capacity: A Systematic Review of Aspen Ecology and Management in the Southwest" (https://lnkd.in/gUnt97dH). Dr. Crouch will discuss threats to aspen ecosystems, including climate change, ungulate browsing, and invasive oystershell scale. He’ll highlight key management objectives to improve resilience and adaptive capacity, along with strategies to achieve them. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggT3V8uN

🛠️ Supporting the Mental Health of Forestry and Wildfire Professionals 🌲 The holidays can bring joy and reflection, but for forestry and wildfire professionals, they may also highlight the emotional toll of a challenging year. From grief to burnout, the unique demands of this field require thoughtful care. The SGSF Mental Health Resource Guide provides tools and strategies for navigating these challenges, fostering resilience, and building supportive communities year-round. Let’s prioritize mental health as much as physical safety. Explore the guide and take steps toward a healthier, stronger forestry and wildfire community. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVEshxC3 #MentalHealthMatters #WildfireResilience #ForestryProfessionals #SupportEachOther

Recent hurricanes Helene and Milton have accelerated the spread of invasive species, posing risks to ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure. The USGS Flood and Storm Tracker maps are invaluable tools for identifying areas at risk of new invasions and supporting proactive management. Learn how these maps are helping communities, land managers, and officials mitigate threats from invasive species: https://lnkd.in/eFGquvr4 #WildfireStewardship #InvasiveSpecies #EcosystemResilience #ForestStewardsGuild

Your gift to the Forest Stewards Guild today creates lasting impacts for generations to come. Hear from youth in our Southwest Region program about the difference it makes and double your impact with a matched donation: https://lnkd.in/giD-XAGB. Thank you for your support! #ForestStewardsGuild #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalImpact #NatureConservation

Sustainable forest management plays a key role in balancing environmental and economic benefits. This analysis breaks down how harvested timber is utilized efficiently, from carbon storage to innovative products, while supporting habitats and communities. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gKQYSRBj #ForestStewardsGuild #SustainableForestry #ForestManagement #TimberUtilization #SustainableDevelopment

In 2024, millions of acres of forestland have been devastated by hurricanes, wildfires, insects, disease, flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms. The National Association of State Foresters is calling for federal disaster relief for forestland owners, who lack access to crop insurance or safety nets. This devastation threatens the ability of forests to provide clean air and water, support wildlife and rural economies, and store carbon—resources we all depend on. 🌲 #ForestResilience #SupportForests #ClimateAction #ForestStewardsGuild

Today, people around the world are giving to causes they believe in. Your gift to the Guild on this Giving Tuesday, supports the healthy and resilient forests we all value. #ForestStewardsGuild #GivingTuesday #SupportForests #MakeADifference #EnvironmentalAwareness

🌲 Forests matter—to wildlife, to communities, and to the future. 🌎 A recent article in Manchester Journal highlights the Worcester Range Management Unit Long-Range Plan, which exemplifies climate-resilient forest management across 18,000 acres of Vermont’s forests. With a balanced approach that combines ecological forestry, conservation, and public input, the plan ensures a thriving future for forests and the communities that depend on them. 📖 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/2rNm50UgSAO #ForestStewardsGuild #ForestManagement #ClimateResilience #ForestsForTheFuture