
Events & Webinars
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Upcoming Events
When: October 7, 2026, 1:30-3pm
Where: Society of American Foresters (SAF) Conference, Tacoma, WA
What: Panel Presentation - Beyond Business-as-Usual: Practical Strategies to Engage Family Forest Owners
Notes: registration for the SAF conference is required to attend this presentation
Chapters
About
This toolkit is the result of a collaborative effort aimed at supporting state forestry agencies and natural resource professionals to reach and engage with more landowners in emerging communities. The work was initiated by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, which convened the partners, including Asekia, the Center for Heirs’ Property, the Greening Youth Foundation, Help for Landowners, and NCSU College of Natural Resources. With facilitation support from Welsummer, these partners worked together over the course of more than a year to distill their extensive experience and expertise into a practical, accessible suite of tools. In addition, other contributors generously shared their insights through interviews, listening sessions, and writing support. Their perspectives and contributions significantly shaped and strengthened the final product.
Originally Published: September, 2026
Contributors
Courtney Columbus
Director of Communications and Education
Nolo Martínez
Executive Director
Esther Adams, MPA
Director of Community Engagement
Josh F. Walden, Esq.
Chief of Programs and Policy
Sam Cook
Executive Director of Forest Assets,
VP of the Natural Resources Foundation
Delie Wilkens
Director, Communities
Morgan Franklin
Program Officer
Katie Norris
Program Coordinator
With many thanks to the listening session participants, pilot testers, and many others who shared their insights and ideas.
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