Monthly Archives: April 2016

Southern Regional Extension Forestry Provides New Initiatives On Forest Health And Economic Impact For The Forest Community

April 28, 2016 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Staff at the office of the Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) office, a cooperative organization serving as a liaison between the US Forest Service and the Extension units in the Southern US, recently launched two initiatives focused on forest health … Continue reading →

U.S. Green Building Council Announcement Could Broaden Recognition of Certified Forest Products in LEED

April 20, 2016 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the governing body for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, recently announced a pilot Alternative Compliance Path (ACP) which could eventually provide a market opportunity for well-managed, Georgia … Continue reading →