"Family forest landowners manage a significant percentage of the forestland in the Upper Midwest. We collaborate with landowners, forestry cooperatives and conservation organizations to ensure sustainable management for these lands. Our challenge is to make responsible forestry work for private landowners and their communities."

—Don Arnosti
Director, IATP Forestry

We promote responsible forest management by encouraging the long-term health and prosperity of small, privately owned woodlots, their owners and their communities.

Woody Biomass Project
Conducting test biomass harvests in the Superior National Forest to explore the economic, environmental and social impacts of biomass removal.

Umbrella Certification System
Providing lower-cost access to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification through a group “umbrella” certificate.

Local Markets in the Coulee Region
Developing high quality forestry and local markets for certified forest products through a network of landowners, processors, builders and retailers.

Harvesting Fuel: Cutting Costs and Reducing Forest Fire Hazards Through Biomass Harvest: A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy. June 2008 | PDF

Community Forestry Connections: Our quarterly newsletter with program updates and project information. Summer 2007 | PDF

Minnesota Forests Take Big First Step: Commentary on the certification of Minnesota’s state forests. February 2, 2006 | Don Arnosti and Katie Marshall | PDF

Balancing Ecology and Economics: A Start-up Guide for Forest Owner Cooperation: How to work together for healthy forests, economies and communities. PDF

Jun. 25: NAU forestry students protect aspen on Kaibab National Forest (Ariz.)

Jun. 25: Blog: Forest restoration project brings together old enemies in logging wars (Ore.)

Jun. 25: Desert icon Joshua trees are vanishing, scientists say

Jun. 25: First Biomass Pellet Mill in US to Receive FSC/Rainforest Alliance Certification (Vt.)

Jun. 25: Into the Woods (Calif.)

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