Forest-Climate Working Group

Today is National Wildland Firefighter Day! Thank you to all the hardworking wildland firefighters and support personnel that protect our natural resources, care for the environment, and keep communities safe. #ItTakesAllOfUs

In the 1920s, the Civilian Conservation Corps mobilized 250K+ young men to plant billions of trees, build trails, guard forests, and restore parks during the Great Depression. A century later, we're still inspired by their legacy! businessinsider.com/civilian-conse…

Dive into @nature_org's new reforestation study during our upcoming webinar! See the research and explore new maps where reforestation can make the biggest climate impact. 📅: June 26, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET 💻: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

While forests cover only about 34% of the total U.S. land area, they supply 50% of the nation’s available water. More than 150 million Americans (!!!) rely on forested watersheds for their drinking water. But wait... that's not all. Forests also actively enhance water quality. Trees filter out sediment, bacteria, and pollutants, while their root systems stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Forests are nature’s filtration system, and we protect and enhance this function through responsible stewardship. By maintaining healthy forested watersheds, our forests provide clean water for both people and wildlife. #WaterFromForests #ModernAmericanForestry

🌲 Mature forests are carbon powerhouses. A single large tree can store as much carbon as 29 young ones! Preserving these giants is key to our climate strategy. Learn more from @ClimateTrust: 🔗 climatetrust.org/news/big-trees…

The wood products supply chain is now made more transparent with the introduction of @woodcouncil’s new tool, which helps understand where their products are coming from and how sustainable they are. woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworki…

Stewarding land and natural resources isn’t a solo job — it takes strong partnerships, shared knowledge and collective action. Proud to partner with groups like @RoanokeCooperative, spotlighted here ➡️ roanokecooperative.com/2025/04/earth-…

In the United States, resilient rural economies rely on healthy forests and grasslands. The Climate Trust shares how sustainable land management & carbon markets can stabilize incomes for landowners amid climate and market shifts.​ climatetrust.org/news/supportin…

In addition to being a powerful climate solution, working forests provide habitat for 60% of our nation’s at-risk species, like this wood turtle. 🐢 Learn more about America's only forest sector coalition working to advance climate change solutions ➡️ bit.ly/4dlVDZs

The Steering Committee for the 9th American Forest Congress needs your help developing the agenda and resolutions through these upcoming workshops. Register here! 📅: Sustainable Forest Products, 4/23, 11:30 AM 📅: Reforestation, 5/21, 11:30 AM 💻: forestcongress.org/webinar-and-wo…

Today, we celebrate Earth Day. As one of our most powerful natural climate solutions, forests absorb carbon, provide clean air and water and support biodiversity. With care and investment, they can keep doing their job. 🌎💚

Why urban builders are switching to mass timber: @CBSNews reports on environmental impacts and safety testing buff.ly/HAbzSCB

📬 FCWG has submitted our updated Policy Platform to key Congressional committees! We're calling on policymakers to help unlock the full potential of America’s forests & forest products. 🌲🤝 Let’s work together for a sustainable, forest-forward future. bit.ly/4ikvzzA

Less than 10% of the Tamaulipan thornforest remains in the Rio Grande Valley. American Forests is working with communities to bring it back — 🌳 one seedling at a time. Shade, stormwater control, habitat & climate protection all grow here. 🌱@grist bit.ly/43JPpRr

Conservation projects save more than just trees, but different forests require very different caretaking strategies. washingtonpost.com/science/2025/0…

Americorps alum K Johnson shares, “this experience has helped me build a future working in the forest, in a job beyond a screen.” Read more at sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/…

At the Forest-Climate Working Group, we support taking actions that maintain forest cover and expand forests back into places where it has been lost. This ensures that forests can reach their full carbon-sequestering potential! forestclimateworkinggroup.org

Join the 9th American Forest Congress Virtual Pathway Workshops on Sustainable Forest Products! 📅: Wednesday, April 23, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET 💻: forestcongress.org/webinar-and-wo…

The @OpenSpaceInst recently acquired a 1,382-acre property, which will be donated to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, who will steward the forested property in perpetuity as a natural and cultural resource for the Tribe. openspaceinstitute.org/news/camp-isla…

Prescribed fires play an integral role in conserving forests. The upcoming prescribed burns taking place at @SleepingBearNPS will be used to maintain a healthy ecosystem, reduce available fuels, control encroaching vegetation, and limit invasive species. mlive.com/life/2025/04/s…