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Jones Family Farms and Winery Receives New England Leopold Conservation Award

Oct. 10, 2023

Jones Family Farms and Winery of Shelton, Connecticut has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 New England Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold,…

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Growing Climate-Smart Forestry Expertise, NEFF Adds Seven to Staff

Sep. 29, 2023

Media Contact: Tinsley Hunsdorfer, thunsdorfer@newenglandforestry.org Littleton, MA (September 29, 2023) – Significantly expanding staff at a time of growing concern about protecting forests from…

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NEFF Applauds Healey Steps Toward Climate-Smart Forestry

Jun. 7, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey today announced new steps to ensure Massachusetts’ forests are managed to optimize carbon sequestration and mitigate climate harms as part of meeting the…

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New Study: Climate-Smart Forestry Increases Carbon Storage in New England Forests

Dec. 21, 2022

December 21, 2022 — Applying climate-smart forestry techniques to privately owned timberland across New England’s Acadian Forest could significantly grow the region’s carbon storage, according…

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NFWF Announces $2 Million in Conservation Grants from New England Forests and Rivers Fund

Dec. 15, 2022

Projects will restore and manage forest blocks to enhance habitat for birds and restore the health of aquatic ecosystems WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today…

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Wheel-View Farm Receives New England Leopold Conservation Award

Nov. 17, 2022

Wheel-View Farm of Shelburne, Massachusetts has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 New England Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the…

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$30 Million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Award to Increase Carbon Storage in New England’s Forests

Sep. 14, 2022

Media Contact: Andrea Colnes, NEFF Deputy Director & Climate Fellow, acolnes@newenglandforestry.org September 14, 2022 – Marking a transformative investment in our region’s forests, the…

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Finalists Selected for New England Leopold Conservation Award

Sep. 13, 2022

Three finalists have been selected for the 2022 New England Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes landowners who…

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New England Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees

Feb. 18, 2022

Know a farmer or forestland owner who goes above and beyond in their care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2022 New England Leopold Conservation Award. Sand County…

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Partnership Awarded Competitive $300,000 Conservation Innovation Grant to Boost Improved Forest Management and Mitigate Climate Change in Maine

Dec. 22, 2021

Partnership Awarded Competitive $300,000 Conservation Innovation Grant to Boost Improved Forest Management and Mitigate Climate Change in Maine Grant is one of 19 awarded nationally by the USDA…

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Choiniere Family Farm Receives New England Leopold Conservation Award

Nov. 18, 2021

Choiniere Family Farm of Highgate Center, Vermont has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 New England Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the…

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Land Purchase Permanently Conserves 13,500 Acres in Downeast Maine

Sep. 16, 2021

The Nature Conservancy and partners protect valuable habitat north of Tunk Mountain in the Narraguagus River watershed The Nature Conservancy in Maine (TNC) announced today that it has acquired fee…