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Bringing Ecosystem Markets to Scale in the Southern United States

By Logan Yonavjak on March 14, 2012
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For the most part, Ecosystem Markets still linger in the early stages of development.

Carbon Canopy Initiative Aims to Sustain Appalachian Forests for Climate and Certified Timber

By Logan Yonavjak on February 6, 2012
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While much has been written from a theoretical perspective about markets for ecosystem services, few on-the-ground projects currently exist.

Conservation Easements: a Good Investment for the U.S. South

By Logan Yonavjak and Nick Price on September 14, 2011
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With forests being converted at a rapid pace in the South, conservation easements are one of

What Woodland Owners Should Know About Forest Carbon Offsets in the U.S. South

By Logan Yonavjak and John Talberth on September 7, 2011
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This piece was written with Paula Swedeen of the Pacific Forest Trust

A new issue brief, released today by the World Resources Institute and the Pacific…

Public Ballot Measures Unlock Billions of Dollars for Conservation Nationwide

By Logan Yonavjak on May 19, 2011

A new WRI report explores what makes public ballot measures successful and how they can help conserve forests in the U.S. South.

Protecting Forests to Protect Water in the U.S. South

By Logan Yonavjak and Todd Gartner on February 28, 2011

When it comes to providing clean water, investments in forest conservation can save money.

Beyond Timber: New Economic Opportunities for Southern U.S. Forests

By Logan Yonavjak and Nick Price on February 1, 2011

It’s time to raise awareness of the variety of incentives that can help forest owners in the southern U.S. keep their land.

The Future of South Carolina Forests

By Logan Yonavjak and Janet Ranganathan on November 4, 2010

With the price of timber declining, hundreds of thousands of private woodland owners across the South are struggling with balance sheets in the red.

COP-10 Provides Opportunity to Recognize Biodiversity at Home

By Logan Yonavjak and Nick Price on October 20, 2010

To celebrate biodiversity, look no further than the forests of the Southern United States.

New Mapping Website Tracks Changes and Threats to Southern U.S. Forests

By Logan Yonavjak on March 3, 2010

SeeSouthernForests.org provides a new way to learn about – and protect – the forests of the southern United States.