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USDA and U.S. Forest Service news from State, Private and Tribal Forestry.

IITF partner helps deliver agroforestry tools to increase biodiversity [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | December 18, 2020

IITF nursery webinar series on native plant production shares knowledge globally [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Apply Knowledge Globally | October 14, 2020

Extension Master Gardener program successfully completes its first year in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | June 24, 2020

IITF supports crucial tree nursery restoration in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | April 3, 2020

IITF supports restoration of historical presses [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | April 1, 2020

IITF collaborator protects crucial watersheds in the southern region of Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | March 6, 2020

Hurricane Recovery for Forest and Conservation Nurseries [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Feature | January 13, 2020

Stewardship made possible through collaboration at IITF [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | December 20, 2019

Joint Chief Initiative crucial for landscape and wildlife restoration in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | October 7, 2019

State, Private and Tribal Forestry fills the gap for farmers in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | October 2, 2019

Forest Service Helps Small Farmers Hit Hard by Hurricanes [Opens in New Window] - USDA | Forestry | September 20, 2019

Forest Service helps small farmers hit hard by hurricanes [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Feature | September 20, 2019

Workshops help local farmers innovate, rebuild in the aftermath of hurricanes [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | September 2, 2019

Transforming Debris into Treasure: The Long Road of Wood Product Development after Hurricane Maria [Opens in New Window] - USDA | Forestry | August 9, 2019

Preparedness in the midst of wildfire season [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | July 17, 2019

Woodworking workshops for sustainable adaptation techniques [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | June 25, 2019

IITF supports the publication of a new Urban Forestry Manual for Puerto Rico and U.S Virgin Islands [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | May 14, 2019

Caguas celebrates its Tree City recognition for the 10th consecutive time [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | May 1, 2019

Forest Service participates in USDA led summit addressing local farmers in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | April 29, 2019

Mayagüez community celebrates acquisition of community forest [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | April 1, 2019

Comunidad de Río Hondo en Mayagüez celebro con éxito la adquisición de su bosque comunitario - IITF | 29 de marzo de 2019

Río Hondo Community in Mayagüez celebrated the acquisition of its community forest - IITF | March 29, 2019

Celebrarán la adquisición de El Bosque Comunitario De Río Hondo en Mayagüez - IITF | marzo 19, 2019

Community celebrates the acquisition of urban forest in Mayagüez - IITF | March 19, 2019

Partnership supports bryophyte survey in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | March 5, 2019

Forestry conservation symposium in Puerto Rico celebrates important landmarks [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | December 20, 2018

IITF helps lead the way for the establishment of new community forest in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | November 27, 2018

IITF delivers forestry workshops to local agencies in Puerto Rico [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Deliver Benefits to the Public | November 27, 2018

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria - Part 3: El Yunque National Forest [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | May 17, 2018

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria - Part 2: Island-wide efforts [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | May 8, 2018

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria - Part 1: The Caribbean [Opens in New Window] - Forest Service | Sustain Our Nation's Forests and Grasslands | May 4, 2018

Tracking Forest Sustainability to Meet U.S. and International Goals [Opens in New Window] - USDA | Forestry | Jan 29, 2018