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Primer on Conservation for Landowners Uses TELE Process

This morning, WNPR Connecticut reported on a new resource available to landowners looking to conserve their forests, farms, and open spaces. Tony Mecum and... read more

Sustaining Family Forestry Initiative Goes to Hawaii

In May, the Sustaining Family Forestry Initiative (SFFI) team traveled to Hawaii to facilitate two Tools For Engaging Landowners Effecitvely (TELE) workshops - a... read more

Yale Researchers Receive Google Earth Engine Award for Land Studies

By Dream Choi In support of their ongoing land stewardship studies in Wyoming, a team of Yale researchers has received a “Google Earth Engine Research Award.” The... read more

Using More Wood for Construction Can Slash Global Reliance on Fossil Fuels

By Kevin Dennehy, A Yale University-led study has found that using more wood and less steel and concrete in building and bridge construction would substantially... read more

Global Institute Faculty Director Receives 2014 Host Country Scientific Achievement Award at IUFRO's World Congress

Chadwick Dearing Oliver, Faculty Director of the GISF, received the prestigious Host Country Scientific Achievement Award at the 2014 IUFRO World Congress. This... read more