Stories

Why Dead Trees Matter More Than You Think

Sam Davis

Date Icon May 5, 2023

Dead trees, also known as deadwood or snags, may seem like a blight on the landscape. People may consider them eyesores or hazards to remove….

8 Beautiful Woodpeckers Of The Southeastern US

Sam Davis

Date Icon April 27, 2023

When you think of the beauty of nature in the Southeastern United States, do you think of woodpeckers? You can find woodpeckers throughout the region….

USDA Promotes US Forest Destruction in the Netherlands

Scot Quaranda

Date Icon April 20, 2023

USDA Urges Netherlands to Subsidize Forest Destruction for Biomass in the US Position Runs Counter to President Biden’s Climate, Environmental Justice, and Forest Commitments The…

Trees That Bloom In Spring: Celebrate Spring with These Flowering Trees!

Sam Davis

Date Icon April 17, 2023

Spring is a season of beauty and renewal. In the US South, vibrant flowers bloom from early to mid-spring. Some of the most breathtaking displays…

US Wood Pellet Exports: A Dirty Secret From The South

Sam Davis

Date Icon April 6, 2023

The United States is a leading producer of wood pellets, exporting over 8 million tons in 2021. That’s up from just one million tons in…

Statement: New EU Biomass Policy Fails to Protect Southern Forests and Communities

Scot Quaranda

Date Icon March 30, 2023

Dogwood Alliance Statement on the European Union Renewable Energy Directive III:March 30, 2023: This morning, EU negotiations were finalized for the Renewable Energy Directive (RED)….

How Much Wood Goes to Bioenergy?

Sam Davis

Date Icon March 27, 2023

Across the US South, forests are being used to produce wood pellets. These pellets are burned for electricity generation in the European Union and beyond….

New Survey Results: Bioenergy Is A Keystone Environmental Issue

Sam Davis

Date Icon March 16, 2023

In this first part of the year, we’re exploring our new survey’s results on logging, bioenergy, climate impacts, and nature. Here, we’re taking a closer…

New Survey Results: How Southerners Really Feel About Logging (It’s Not Good)

Sam Davis

Date Icon March 3, 2023

This year on World Wildlife Day we’re taking a deeper look at how Southerners feel about logging. A recent survey found that Southerners have deep…

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