Land Management

Building the Future of Fire: Fort Valley Students Join Their First Learn & Burn

Prescribed fire is more than a management tool—it’s a tradition, a science, and an essential part of restoring and maintaining healthy forests. At our latest Learn & Burn event, we … Read more

Reclaiming Heirs’ Property: One Landowner’s Story

In 1865, Dr. Thomas Lining, a former slave owner in South Carolina, signed over his land to Lizzie Cunningham Dottree Hamilton. However, this wasn’t an act of generosity, but rather … Read more

Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill Erodes Oil and Gas Laws that Safeguard Wildlife and Benefit Taxpayers

Elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, burrowing owls, and more than 3,000 species of wildlife depend on lands that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These lands provide vital … Read more

How the Longleaf Pine’s Needles Support the Lumbee People

When settlers invaded North America, they encountered significant beauty and ecological richness, such as the sprawling longleaf pine forests that covered approximately 90 million acres of the Southeast—made possible through … Read more

Heirs to the Land: Black Land Loss, Recovery, & Stewardship

The National Wildlife Federation works directly to address the issue of Black land loss and ownership—a centuries-long battle that stifled the progress of newly freed people in the 1800s that … Read more

A person stands near a small plant in a forest.

Honoring Legacy, Land, and Resilience: Mr. Blount’s Story

For Mr. Blount, home is more than just a house—it is a living testament to perseverance, self-reliance, and history. A lifelong resident of Covington County, Alabama, he carries the legacy … Read more

A group of people stand on a cleared path in the forest.

Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge: A Longleaf For All Field Day Recap

On October 29, 2024, the Southeast Forestry program hosted an engaging field day in Tuskegee, Alabama, focused on forestry and wildlife management for landowners and outreach professionals. The gathering brought … Read more

A river runs through a forest on fire at night.

Washington’s Forests and Wildlife Need You to Vote NO on I-2117

“NWF is proud to join our Washington state affiliate, Conservation Northwest, to oppose Washington Initiative-2117. Attacks on state climate laws will make our efforts to address the climate crisis even … Read more

National Wildlife Federation Introduces New Southeast Forestry Internship Program

The National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Southeast Forestry Outreach Internship program is committed to cultivating the next generation of conservationists and professionals in the fields of forestry, prescribed fire, and conservation. … Read more

Caja del Rio

The Caja del Rio Must Be Protected

Just outside the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico lies a spectacular landscape that embodies the sacred relationships between people, land, water, and wildlife since time immemorial. The Caja del … Read more

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