Advice for Future Foresters What advice would you give to someone interested in forestry?  For people interested in forestry, one of the biggest barriers is not knowing where to start, or even what careers exist. Without a personal connection to the field, forestry can feel hard to break into or easy to misunderstand.  But forestry […]

Supporting the Next Generation of Forestry   How did the Forestry Foundation Scholarship impact your journey?  Starting a career in forestry takes more than interest or coursework. For many students, it also requires support, both financial and professional as well as personal, to turn an opportunity into a career.  The Louisiana Forestry Association’s (LFA) Forestry Foundation Scholar program was created to provide that […]

Why do people choose forestry?  For some, it starts with family. For others, time outdoors, a college class, or a moment when a different future suddenly feels right. There is no single path into forestry, and that is exactly what makes the field strong.  Through the Louisiana Forestry Association’s Forestry Foundation Scholar program, students across generations have been able […]

Wood Innovation Series Look-Back: 2025 In 2025, the Wood Innovation film series, supported by the USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program, highlighted how innovative uses of wood are strengthening forest management, supporting rural economies, and helping communities meet real-world needs. Through two short films and accompanying educational campaigns, the series explored how creating markets for low-value wood can benefit forests […]

How Vermont is Growing Forests and Communities Imagine a landscape blanketed in trees as far as the eye can see, where vibrant maples, spruces, and birches stretch across rolling hills and quiet valleys. Welcome to Vermont, one of the most forested states in the US, with 78% of its land covered in trees. But these […]