Ten years ago, New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) started to investigate the role forestry and sustainable wood products could play in the fight against climate change when paired with forest conservation, and after much research and modeling, we’ve developed an approach called the 30 Percent Solution.
By combining four forest-based climate solutions at a regional scale, NEFF can provide nearly one-third of the reduction in energy-related CO2 emissions—meaning, emissions from fossil-fuel combustion—New England needs by 2050 while also benefiting wildlife and biodiversity.
Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24
DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024
TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (EST) – Door opens at 8:45 A.M.
VENUE: Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011
1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | Climate Smart Wood
Unlocking the Potential of Wood for Climate Good:
Wood products are a key part of a sustainable bioeconomy, but it is important we consider both the upstream forest management and the downstream use in the built environment. This talk will outline the value and principles of climate-smart forestry, and explore the cross-sector collaboration that is needed to scale the production and use of climate-smart wood.
Jennifer Shakun – New England Forestry Foundation
Jennifer’s areas of expertise include the science of climate change impacts on forest ecosystems, climate-smart approaches to forest management, and the use of wood for lower-carbon building construction. She leads New England Forestry Foundation’s work to develop a regional forest bioeconomy that benefits communities, our climate, and our forests. This includes deep engagement with partners in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, particularly around the development of sustainably-sourced mass timber construction and other innovative wood products. Jennifer has master’s degrees in both Forestry and Environmental Management from Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment, and she is an SAF Certified Forester.
Our History
In the early 1900s, New England’s private woodlands were often overharvested without thought for their future. In response, a group of foresters and outdoor enthusiasts founded NEFF in 1944 to help private forests thrive, and committed the organization to the practice and teaching of sustainable forestry. Learn more and then follow a timeline of NEFF’s subsequent milestones.
