Online Learning Session: U.S. Forest Sustainability in the 21st Century

Strengthening Families, Communities, and Livelihoods

Featuring: Katie Fernholz, Dovetail Partners

For the past 30 years, certification has been a key benchmark for forest sustainability. While valuable, traditional certification methods can present cost and technical barriers. Today, advanced risk assessment, data analysis, and public reporting tools provide more accessible and effective solutions—enhancing sustainability without limiting supply chain transparency or reinforcing marketplace inequities.

Join us as we explore how sustainable forest management can address critical issues like affordable housing, workforce development, public health, and youth education. How can we better connect modern sustainability tools with the needs of families, communities, and livelihoods? What strategies can drive positive outcomes for both forests and people in 2025?