Community-Based Forestry in the United States a report from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities
Community-Based Forestry in the United States Status Report: Infrastructure & Investment
An Emerging Mosaic
Experiments, projects & organizations Multiple scales & sectors
An Emerging Mosaic: West Mostly on public lands… …but emerging on private lands Restoration & stewardship Securing local value streams
An Emerging Mosaic: East, South & Midwest Mostly private lands Land conservation Landowner education & assistance Market development
Infrastructure
CBF Infrastructure Is… Investment Local leadership Mobilization of local resources Assistance from intermediary organizations Supportive public policies & programs
CBF Infrastructure Is… Leadership- and organizational development Capacity for facilitation & conflict resolution Project management capacity Capacity for facilitation & conflict resolution Project management capacity Capacity for facilitation & conflict resolution
Infrastructure: Policies Inconsistent Generally speaking: Antagonistic Irrelevant
Infrastructure: Policies State devolution of forest governance to towns & counties Notable exceptions: New tax instruments (e.g. renewable energy incentives)
Infrastructure:Value Streams Private land: Vulnerable to development pressures
Infrastructure:Value Streams Public land: Constrained by inadequate funding & staffing
Infrastructure: Markets for New Enterprises Notable successes New models continually emerging Early stages
Markets: Massachusetts Woodlands Cooperative 8,000 acres FSC certified or certifiable Developed branded lumber: HomeGrown Wood Products sold on website Partnerships with members’ businesses