Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an international program that teaches educators about trees and the benefits of forests through interactive programs that involves science, math, vocabulary and other disciplines they can incorporate in their classes. Stacy Blomquist is Interim State Coordinator for Louisiana PLT talks about the program and encourages teachers in the state to participate in the annual Louisiana Educators Tour, slated for May 2023. If you'd like more information about PLT, contact Stacy at [email protected]. If you'd like to find out more about the Louisiana Educators Tour, contact Gracee Texada at [email protected] the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry does  plenty to help the small landowner and has an important role in the forest products industry. Included in its offerings is the Forestry Productivity Program, which is geared to the small forest landowner who wants to manage forestland perpetually for the owner's goals that actually benefit all in the region. Want more information about LDAF? Check out its website www.ldaf.state.la.usor call 225-922-1234.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) supports standards that help keep forests as forests, using science. Gordy Mouw is director of network relations for SFI, working with SFI State Implementation Committees in states across the U.S.  Want to find out more about what SFI does and the standards it develops and promotes, check them out online at forests.org.Have a question, comment or episode suggestion? Send an email to [email protected] the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

John Michael Kelley calls himself an amateur botanist who has a passion for finding unique ecosystems in Louisiana.  In his enthusiastic efforts, he also has found several new state champion trees. This interesting young man seeks opportunities to contact landowners who might have old-growth forests or unique ecosystems to share and educate.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

Forestry Extension Agent Keith Hawkins of DeRidder has done much with prescribed fire and helping connect landowners with training to become certified in prescribed burning. He also has had a hand in the development of Prescribed Burning Associations, which is just getting off the ground in Louisiana. What are the benefits of prescribed fire? How does becoming a certified prescribed help with legal protection? Learn that and more here. Also, if you'd like to contact Mr. Hawkins to find out more, reach out to him by email at [email protected] the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

New wood-using facilities coming to Louisiana will be a great impact on rural areas. Listen to Dr. Joe Chang, a professor at LSU talks about Forestry  Economics and his work at the state's flagship university.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

Some successes for loggers and others in the forest products industry. LFA Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about how the Louisiana Legislature Regular Session 2022.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

This year is the 75th anniversary of the Louisiana Forestry, and who better to talk about this exciting event than Michael Crowell, president of Crowell Forest Resources, a fifth-generation owner. We talk about the event set for Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at the Golden Nugget Hotel Casino & Resort in Lake Charles. Want to learn more and register, go to our website.Register for 75th annual meeting!Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

Paul Stone is a conservation forester for Crobsy Land and Resources and chairman of the Endangered Species Committee for LFA. Paul talks about what the ESA means to Louisiana and some of the things landowners should keep in mind when managing for wildlife that could include endangered species.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.

Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about the next regular session of the Louisiana Legislature. Vandersteen also has a Legislative Report that is sent via email. LFA members can sign up to receive the the report by calling the LFA office at 318-443-2558 or by sending an email to [email protected] the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to [email protected] out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.