The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with Hoke County, planning partners, and funders, hosted a tree planting ceremony this past weekend to celebrate and initiate restoration efforts of the Hoke … Read more
Tiffany Woods
Tiffany is the Sr. Coordinator for the Southeast Forestry Program. She works on projects that helps keep healthy, working forests a part of the southeastern landscape by addressing ecological, economic and social priorities. Specific projects include longleaf pine restoration, forest certification, and best-management forestry and agricultural practices for landowners and professionals. Tiffany's favorite outdoor activities include: hiking, hunting, kayaking and cycling. Follow her on Twitter @TiffanyWWoods
Restoring Forests, Reinforcing a Community
Located near the Sandhills and bustling military activity of Fort Bragg, the Hoke County Community Forest is on its way to becoming an outdoor recreation haven and revenue generator for … Read more
Defensive Steps for Landowners Facing Wildfire Threats
Manual Fire Breaks Manual firebreaks can be created by exposing strips of bare soil or fire impeding vegetation meant to stop or control fire. Creating firebreaks around the perimeter of … Read more
Setting the Woods on Fire
Two weekends ago I received the call I had been waiting for. The necessary weather elements—temperature and relative humidity, among other variables—had combined to create great conditions for a prescribed forest … Read more
Restoring Longleaf Pine on Agricultural Land Benefits Wildlife
Restoring longleaf pine savannas of the southeastern United States benefits some of the world’s most diverse plant communities and wildlife species. When forests are managed with the traditionally open canopy … Read more
Camp Beneath the Southern Pines
There are things in this life of which I’m certain: I love summer, I love to camp, and I love living in and exploring the southeast. However, the combination of … Read more
Not All Forest Fires Are Created Equal
The public nowadays has a negative perception and misunderstanding of forest fires, believing that fires should be kept out of every type of forest. Many of us can recall Smoky the Bear’s … Read more
Alabama Wildlife and National Wildlife Federation Hold First Fire Workshop
On May 1st, over twenty landowners and professionals attended Alabama Wildlife Federation’s workshop and field day in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation, Prescribed Fire as a Wildlife Management Tool … Read more
High Stakes in Declining Monarch Butterfly Populations
As a child, I loved to spend my time chasing the majestic monarch butterflies as they danced around the woods and garden on my parents’ small farm in rural Georgia. Now … Read more
Longleaf Pine Restoration Included in New Era of Conservation
USDA made an announcement last week that will help NWF’s work on longleaf pine restoration in the southeast. Farm Bill funds will provide support to partners exploring the economics and … Read more
