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U.S. Endowment For Forestry And Communities

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Company Research Report: U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities



Company Overview



  • Name: U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities

  • Mission: The Endowment works collaboratively with partners in the public and private sectors to advance systemic, transformative, and sustainable change for the health and vitality of the nation’s working forests and forest-reliant communities.

  • Founding Date and History: Established on September 21, 2006, the organization was created at the request of the governments of the United States and Canada, pursuant to the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement.

  • Key People:

  • Pete Madden: President and CEO

  • Joie Moré: Chief Financial Officer

  • Alicia Cramer: Chief Operating Officer

  • Peter Stangel: Chief Development Officer

  • Trevor Cutsinger: Vice President, Natural Capital Solutions

  • Jaime Daniel: Finance Director

  • Headquarters: 10 S Academy St. Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29601

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known For: Championing sustainable forestry through the support and funding of programs that enhance the well-being of forests and forest-reliant communities.


Products



  • Forestry and Community Initiatives:

  • Description: Focus on systemic and sustainable interventions for forestry health and community vitality.

  • Key Features:

  • Collaboration with public and private sectors.

  • Innovative, market-driven conservation solutions.


  • Funding Opportunities:

  • Description: Grants and investments addressing challenges in forestry systems.

  • Key Features:

  • Programs such as the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund and Impact Investing Programs.

  • Emphasis on ecosystems, markets, and forest retention.


Recent Developments



  • Board and Leadership Updates:

  • William Crawford and Deborah Spalding elected to the Board of Directors.

  • Cramer appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Stangel as Chief Development Officer.


  • New Programs and Initiatives:

  • Launch of the second round of the Impact Investing Program, offering up to $6.5 million by March 11, 2025.

  • Creation of diverse initiatives including carbon and ecosystem markets and asset creation.


  • Partnership and Collaboration:

  • Recent certifications, partnerships, and collaborations, including LU_Lab at the University of Miami securing certification for Southern Yellow Pine Mass Timber.

  • Collaboration with New Leaf Climate Partners on nursery landscape assessments.


  • Financial and Regulatory Milestones:

  • Receipt of a $50,000 grant from the Green Diamond Resource Company.

  • Ongoing efforts such as the preservation of Gillette Tract on Nottoway River and a $1.718 million grant in finance innovation.


The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities consistently seeks to foster innovation through investment in sustainable forestry initiatives, ensuring long-term ecosystem health and community resilience.