Forestry News – Page 5

Impact of USDA Investments to Protect and Sustain America’s Water Supply

Over the past six years, USDA has worked with private landowners to implement voluntary conservation practices that conserve and clean the water we drink.

Tree Mapping Study Finds Three Trillion Trees on Earth

In an interview with the BBC News, the Yale team said that the new estimate represents upwards of 420 trees for every person on the planet.

U.S. Official Says Time to Put Aside Differences to Feed the World’s Hungry

Phil Karsting, Administrator of the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, challenged the world’s leading agricultural producers to embrace innovation and make decisions based on science to feed the world’s hungry.

An Inside Look: USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015

The USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 really is a 'site' to be seen. From its 800 square meter vertical farm to its interactive boardwalk exhibition with state-of-the-art digital media, the USA Pavilion takes you on a journey through America's food culture.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture speaks at USSA seminar at Expo Milano 2015

Milan: July 3, 2015 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack joined members of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) at the EXPO 2015 in a panel discussion on the benefits […]

Wood Pellet Demand Boosts Forest Growth and Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Researchers found that increasing demand for wood pellets resulted in more forest area, more forest investment, large greenhouse gas reductions, and little change in forest carbon inventories.

U.S. Congress Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Conservation Programs

The House of Representatives' Agriculture Committee held a Subcommittee public hearing on June 11 to review the implementation of conservation programs included in the Agricultural Act of 2014.

U.S. Wood Pellet Industry Can Help EU Meet Sustainability Guidelines

A recent study found that the United States could assist the European Union (EU) to meet its 2020 policy goals for increased renewable energy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions

U.S. Sustainability Alliance Presents at Expo Milano 2015

U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) Senior Technical Advisor, David Green, provided an overview of the Alliance and the ongoing efforts on conservation and sustainability of U.S. agriculture, forestry and fisheries to nearly 60 visitors at the USA Pavilion at the Expo Milano 2015.

US Hardwood Industry Provides Sustainable Solid White Oak Deck for USA Pavilion at Milan Expo

Count to 25 slowly and that’s the number of seconds it takes for the forest to replace the American white oak logs used for the solid decking on the upper floor of USA Pavilion at Expo Milano...

Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture & Forestry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a comprehensive and detailed approach to support farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in their response to climate change.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance Participates in Stakeholder Meeting as Part of T-TIP Negotiations

The presentation was an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance and long history of U.S. environmental laws, conservation programs and innovative sustainable practices of U.S. producers and fishermen and women.