It’s been an exciting, exploring, and productive year thus far for the van Eck forests, our living laboratories on 9,400 acres of highly productive forest in California and Oregon. These forests are a proving ground for demonstrating the synergy of ecologic and economic gains, benefitting wildlife, water and climate, implementing cutting edge forest management, and building the asset and delivering solid financial returns.
The IRS is considering a rule change that would suppress conservation; you can help by submitting a public comment by October 11, 2018.
In this issue: Pioneering progress on forests & climate; PFT conserves working forests in Oregon & California; an emerging industry standard in watershed health; and more.
PFT President Laurie Wayburn reflects on the state of the climate and what is being done to prevent further damage.
Washington, Oregon, and California are taking steps to protect their forests while fighting climate change.
