Forestry News Archives - Page 4 of 8

Environmental Impact of a Global Ban on GMOs

A global ban on genetically modified crops (GMOs) would raise food prices and have the environmental impact of adding the equivalent of nearly a billion tons of carbon dioxide to […]

Conservation Practices Sustain America’s Water Supply

Between 2009 and 2015, American ranchers, farmers and forest landowners planned and implemented conservation practices on more than 130 million hectares (320 million acres) of working lands. These practices have […]

Environmental sustainability of almond production

A study measuring the environmental sustainability of almond production shows that almond trees accumulate and store significant amounts of carbon and that the industry is making progress toward becoming carbon […]

USDA Sustainability Policies Lead to Green Power Use

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) is employing sustainability policies in support of renewable energy sources. It is using more than 169 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which represents 35 percent […]

Happy 100th Birthday to a National Consciousness of Stewardship

The U.S. National Park Service turns 100 years old on August 25, 2016. The centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship of America's national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs.

Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry

A roadmap for helping farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners to respond to climate change has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program – Building Blocks for Climate […]

U.S. Sustainability Alliance Featured at SIAL Canada 2016

The USSA was the featured booth at SIAL Canada when U.S. Ambassador Bruce Hayman cut the ribbon to officially open the USA Pavilion on Wednesday April 13 in Montreal.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance joins SIAL Canada with the U.S. as the Country of Honor

The food show will bring together 850 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors from more than 60 other countries, with distinction to the USA Pavilion and its new and innovative products.

OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains

It covers agricultural upstream and downstream sectors from input supply to production, post-harvest handling, processing, transportation, marketing, distribution and retailing.

USDA Announces $260 Million for Regional Conservation Partnership Program

This will improve the nation's water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability.

Study: Negative Impact on the Environment and Food Prices if GMOs Banned

A significant increase in GHG emissions and a major loss of forest and pasture land would be some of the results if GMOs were banned in the U.S.

EU Timber Regulation: Two years of Progress But More Needed from Member States and Private Sector

The report finds that EU operators are taking steps to ensure the legality of their suppliers and that there is more awareness of the problem of illegal logging amongst EU consumers.