House advances bill to create Farm and Forestry Operations Security Fund, adds forestry and payment rules S.60 would establish a Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide payments of up to 50% of uninsured losses for farms and forestry operations, with awards capped at $150,000 per application and 5% of funds appropriated per year; the House accepted appropriations committee amendments and ordered third reading.

Vermont's House has just advanced a crucial bill that could provide up to $150,000 in support for farms and forestry operations hit hard by severe weather, aiming to tackle an estimated $94 million in losses!

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🌳 Crown shape & leaf traits drive plantation growth.

☀️ Light use connects canopy structure to photosynthesis.

🌱 Findings guide smarter poplar management

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🚨 New Zealand's steep hill country faces heightened disaster risk from slash and sediment discharge in commercial plantation forestry, highlighting the ineffectiveness of proposed forestry rule changes. Link: https://tinyurl.com/23nonpnm #ForestryManagement #EnvironmentalRisk #SlashDebris

Capstone project by Dr. Wyatt Snell on #wildfires addressing impacts from #climatechange #climatehealth #mitigationstratefies #forestrymanagement.

Wildfires affect everyone coast to coast in the USA. Knowing the health impacts is import to share with communities and patients

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Senate hears conflicting views on tribal liaison roles in forestry engagement Senators disagree on necessity for a designated tribal liaison in forestry collaboration.

The Senate Finance and Claims Committee is grappling with the essential question: Do we need dedicated liaisons to truly enhance collaboration with tribal nations on forestry projects?

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The ecological benefits of deadwood are significant. It provides shelter, supports insects & fungi, & enriches the soil. We need a sensible plan to restore deadwood to #forestrymanagement around the world.

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Alaska's Agriculture Division boosts food security with $10M in federal grants Alaska's agriculture initiatives expand loan programs and food security measures for local producers.

Alaska is taking bold steps to enhance food security and forestry management, with new funding and initiatives poised to transform the state's agricultural landscape.

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Wildfire Prevention in Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Federal Funding - WIOBS The Trump administration’s freeze on wildfire prevention funding and firefighter hiring raises concerns amid record-breaking wildfires..

Wildfire Prevention in Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Federal Funding
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While fires are a global issue, Australia needs to focus on proper forest management. Clearing undergrowth would prevent the spread of fires. Let's invest in our own safety first. #auspol #forestrymanagement

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Turning the Corner on Deforestation? | The-14 UNFF calls for urgent action on deforestation. New finance methods, trade measures, and sustainable management efforts show promise to protect forests globally.

Turning the Corner on Deforestation?
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