An unprecedented summit meeting was held in Washington D.C. involving a diverse group of people with a stake in sustaining the nonfederal forests of the United States. Lay the foundation for a coalition to drive the policy to implementation.
Introduction Get background information, read the keynote address, and more.
Agenda Get an overview of the conference. Outcomes Learn about the group's vision of the ideal future for nonfederal forest land, action items, and more. Wrap-up Learn about participants' commitments to carry through on work initiated at the conference. The Summit was co-sponsored by The National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges and the Cooperative Research, Education, and Extension Service. Additional support provided by the American Forest and Paper Association and the U.S. Forest Service.