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November 7, 2008
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2007 Wisconsin Next Generation Study Results Released
Think you know what the kids of Wisconsin family forestland owners are thinking about regarding ownership of the family forests? Perhaps you should think again.
Click here for the Wisconsin Private Forestland Owner Study results, data analysis and summaries.
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2008 Outlook Forum: Climate Change Effects on Federal Lands
With the reality that climate change, whether based on long-term climate cycles or anthropogenic causes, is expected to have significant effects throughout the continental US and Alaska during the next 75-100 years, regardless of near-term efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Pinchot Institute hosted an Outlook Forum entitled "Climate Change Effects on Federal Lands." Numerous agency leaders reported on the strategies they are now developing for adaptation to climate change.
Click here for the 2008 Outlook Forum agenda, summary and presentations.
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2008 Distinguished Lecturer: Joseph F. Keefe
As part of the Distinguished Lecture, the Pinchot Institute invites diverse intellectual viewpoints to focus on major trends that are influencing the future, or have influenced the history, of forests and forest conservation. This year, the Pinchot Institute welcomed Joseph F. Keefe, President and CEO of Pax World Corporation. As an expert in the field of socially responsible mutual funds and sustainable investing, Mr. Keefe provided incredible insight into a new movement towards sustainable investing and preserving the world's natural environment.
Please click here for Mr. Keefe's lecture transcript and Pinchot's news release
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Certification: exploring the value for public forests
Forest certification has become a globally important mechanism for promoting forestry that is consistent with internationally recognized standards for sustainability. Results from a ten-year pilot project on federal, state and tribal forest lands in the US suggests it can also help facilitate public awareness and constructive dialogue on the management of working forests on public lands.
Click here for more information on forest certification.
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Wood-based bioenergy: ensuring forest sustainability
The future course of sustainable forest management will be determined as much by energy policy as by traditional forest policy. Two national priorities -- mitigating climate change and expanding renewable energy -- are fueling rapid expansion of wood-based bioenergy. This is creating new opportunities for improved forest management, but is also raising new concerns over long-term ecological, social and economic sustainability.
Click here for more information on Wood-based bioenergy.
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