Almost 45% of all forested land in the United States is non-industrial private land, contributing significantly to America's clean water and air, wildlife habitat, recreational resources and timber supplies.

This site provides ideas and resources to forest landowners, as well as technical information on using best management practices. Implementing these conservation measures can even help private forest landowners meet their financial objectives.

Forest Management 101 Browse this introductory section on related topics, such as water quality, sprawl, wildlife and more.	State Resources Find information about the Forest Stewardship Program in your state, contact information, state forestland statistics and links to local resources.
Discussion Board Start exchanging information, ask questions, offer advice, and announce events regarding private forestland management.	Library Search, browse or upload resources at this library on private forestland management information. The library is provided by ConserveOnline, an online conservation community of resources.

This site is provided by The Nature Conservancy, with financial support from the USDA Forest Service, Forest Stewardship Program.
 

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