Press Releases

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Helps Virginia Department of Forestry Protect Sensitive Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystem and Rare Species along the Meherrin River U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 10, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) has secured a conservation easement on 618 acres located along the […]

Rural Development Innovation Group Achieves Multiple Successes During First Four Years, Looks Ahead U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 13, 2020) GREENVILLE, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) is pleased to formally recognize the successful first phase of the Rural Development Innovation Group (RDIG), a […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Awards 2020 Grants New projects continue mission to restore and conserve sensitive forest ecosystems and wetlands U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 23, 2020) Bethesda, MD, and Greenville, SC- The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 […]

New Member Added to Board of Directors and Continues Tradition of Canadian Presentation Chris McIver Joins Endowment Board U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 8, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced today the election of Chris McIver, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, […]

Health Benefits and Impacts of Forests Bibliography Mounting Literature Documents Potential Human Health Benefits of Forests and Green Spaces U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 06, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – Add human health and well-being to the long list of benefits provided by forests. A new bibliography compiled by Paul […]

Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Study Quantifies Impact for Landowners Clearing Land Title Generates the Greatest Economic  U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 4, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – In late 2019, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (“Endowment”) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) commissioned a study to help quantify […]

The Year in Review: Working for Forests and Forest-Rich Communities  2019 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Audacious Goals, Success, and Transitions U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 13, 2020) Greenville, S.C. –  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced the release of its 2019 Annual Report […]

Endowment Welcomes Pete Madden as President Role brings deep forest sector expertise and experience; begins long-planned leadership transition U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC  For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 3, 2020) Greenville, S.C. –  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced that Pete Madden will join the staff as President effective February 17. “Our Board and […]

Endowment Announces Call for Speakers for FIRz 2020: A Forum for Innovation about Forests, Forest Products, and Forest-Rich Communities Deadline for Speaker Submissions is February 28, 2020 U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 9, 2020) Greenville, SC –  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) today announced a […]

Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Contributes to the Conservation of High-Quality Watershed and Longleaf Pine Ecosystem U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC For IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 6, 2020) Greenville, S.C. – An important piece of the Little River watershed in the North Carolina Piedmont region will be protected for years to come in part […]