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The article focuses on several research projects in the U.S., which are concerned on the conservation of forests. The Forest Nutrition Cooperative established in 1969 is an international partnership committed to create innovative solutions to enhance forest productivity and management of site resources. The Texas Forest Service along with 14 forest products companies, formed the first forestry research cooperative to breed varieties of loblolly pine.

The article presents information on the changes made in the National Register of Big Trees program introduced in the U.S. Although 65 years of big tree hunters and state coordinators have helped in shaping the program over the years, the mission and message have remained constant: to protect the U.S.'s big trees and recognize the values that trees and forests provide. The program encourages people to join in celebrating the importance and value of trees by discovering new champs, helping maintain those trees that have been nominated in the past, and planting future champions. The program is sponsored by the Davey Tree Expert Co. The program began in the fall of 2004 and has helped in assessing and updating measurement standards and show the value of big trees on the Web. Texas's 489-point behemoth, near Fort Davis, has reigned as national champion tree since 1976. The Lone Star State stands out for its number of champs. It boasts a total of 78, making it fourth in line for bragging rights, surpassed only by Florida, California, and Arizona. The Rio Grande is one of two national champion cottonwoods in Texas.

Presents the proposal of Department of Agriculture (DA) Forest Service to protect roadless areas on the national forests and grasslands from degradation in the United States. Support of the Forest Service on the wildland management paradigm; Development of fire management plans by the USDA Forest Service; Importance of fire and fuels management on forest conservation.

Focuses on the tree planting initiatives of four organizations in the United States. Sammamish Watershed Forum's project at four sites along the Sammamish River in Washington State; Establishment of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge near Alamo, Texas; Pennsylvania Forestry Association's partnership with Global ReLeaf.

Presents news briefs on carpentry in the United States. Features of the exhibition `Forgotten Gateway: The Abandoned Buildings of Ellis Island'; How the Trees-to-Furniture Program of Hammond, Indiana with Lake County works; Purpose of the National Sanitation Foundation for issuing a standard mandating the reduction of leachable lead in fixtures.

Provides information on the 1997 Global ReLeaf Forests Projects in the United States. King Range Conservation Area project in California; Black Ridge Fire Site in Colorado; Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve in Florida; More.

Discusses aspects related to the Shelterbelt project of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the plan to plant a forest 100 miles wide the 100th meridian from the Canadian border to the Rio Grande. Types of planting adopted; Opportunity of the project for the Forest Service; Significance of the project.

The article presents information related to the organization, American Forests, and the initiatives launched by it in 2007. With the threat of climate change looming, this very real danger became a major news story, and American Forests launched Global ReLeaf2. The campaign recognized the urgent need for millions more trees to offset the warming of the planet, with a goal of planting 100 million trees by 2020. That goal will be helped by two large donations received in 2007. It is reported that Forest Policy Center of the organization worked in many capacities in 2007, most notably to lending its expertise to Farm Bill, wildfire, and climate change bills in the U.S. House and Senate.

The article provides information on several federal education grants in the U.S. Through its 2013 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aims to support urban and community forestry projects on nonfederal public land that have a national or wide-spread impact and application. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created the Diesel Emission Reduction Program to offer funding to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions.

Focuses on the prospects for sustainable forestry management in the U.S. Efforts of environmental groups and organizations in building economic paradigm for forest management; Environmental benefits of the programs developed; Standardization of approaches for forestry management.

Presents news important for members of the American Forests organization as of September 2001. Warning of Dennis Pendleton, Forest Service director of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, about the threat of wildfire; Donations to Add a dollar, Plant a tree project of Eddie Bauer store chain; Estimated number of trees distributed to residents of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Focuses on The Cook's Mountain Project organized by Yancey Environmental Solutions in South Carolina. Objectives of the project; Attractions at Cook's Mountain; Activities planned for the project.

The article reports on the announcement of the American Forests and Scotties Facial Tissues regarding the Trees Rock Video contest. The program aims to educate elementary students, schools and PTA groups regarding the importance forests and trees to people. The students are encouraged to participate in the contest which deadline will be on October 1-November 30, 2012.

The article focuses on the week-long trip of Jami Westerhold, strategic initiatives director, to the Greater Yeloowstone Area to start working on the American Forests' Endangered Western Forests initiative. The initiative addresses a combination of threats that put the health of western high-elevation forests in danger. The American Forests partners with several local scientific experts to coordinate and utilize research to support the development of management and restoration techniques.

The article reports that U.S. Forest Service is in search for applicants for the National Urban and Community Forest Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program in 2010. It states that the program's objective is to provide community forestry projects for climate change, public health, green infrastructure issues and others. Moreover, it notes that 900,000 U.S. dollars is the estimated total funding of the program and the deadline of application is on December 15, 2009.

The article focuses on the Formosan subterranean termite threat to trees in the U.S. These particular termites are found in the southern Gulf Coast states, southern California, and Hawaii, where it is the state's premier pest. In New Orleans, the termites infest an estimated 20 to 25 percent of the city's trees. Often it takes a natural disaster, to allow officials to understand the amount of internal damage the Formosan termites have inflicted on trees, consuming large amounts of their heartwood and weakening their structural integrity. Federal programs such as Operation Full Stop in New Orleans are attempting to develop area-wide management programs for the termites, but legal and legislative measures are needed. State and local officials need to develop strategies now to assess their urban and native forests for the termites and those states already infested need to consider increasing the amount of money they spend for policy and research. There are currently no remediation or containment policies for the removal and disposal of trees infested with Formosan subterranean termites.

The article presents information on awards given to persons involved in forest conservation projects in the U.S. Charles Burditt, president of Burditt Consultants, is the 2005 winner of the prestigious Laurence C. Walker Distinguished Service to Forestry Award. George Frame, a member of Tree Farm Committee is the recipient of the American Tree Farm System's 2006 National Field Leadership Award. Artist and Life member Bob Timber-lake was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina governor Mike Easley.

Discusses the opposition of grassroots and environmental groups to U.S. President George W. Bush's recovery program for acres affected by the 2002 Biscuit Fire in the Siskiyou National Forest in southwestern Oregon. Administration's position that decaying trees will soon be worthless to local industry; Government's declaration of an economic emergency that fast-tracks logging plans even on reserved and roadless areas; Attempts to stop logging in courts.

Provides information on the national tree-planting fund created by the Wildlife ReLeaf program of "American Forests" magazine in the U.S. Purpose of the fund; Additional activities of the program; Contributors to the program.

Reports on the advantages of the forest-based economic development in Mississippi. Production of engineered wood products; Increase in timber value; Recruitment opportunities.

Reports that both the federal forestry programs and the 2002 Farm Bill hold prospects for United States funding and legislative priorities on which the American Forests organization and many community partners are focusing. Marks for the American Forests' program priorities; Funding intended for wildfire management; Various ideas that the American Forests is exploring.

Discusses the land closure plan by United States (US) President Bill Clinton that involves at least 40 million acres in the National Forest system of the western United States. Why the US Congress will not have an opportunity to vote on the issue; Certainty of the elimination of motorized vehicle access; Issue regarding the Charouleau Gap Trail.

Focuses on two opportunities for those looking to put trees in the ground in the United States. `American Forests' magazine's acceptance of grant applications for the Global ReLeaf Forests program; Partnership between the `American Forests' and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay; Tree planting along streamsides in Pennsylvania.

Reports that the tract West Pine Plains, a part of the pygmy forest at the Pine Barrens has been made part of the New Jersey's Natural Areas System. Area of the tract; Features of the Pine Barren; Heights of the trees on the tract; Flora and fauna found at the plains other than pine and oak.

Provides information on Flathead Forestry Project in Washington for refocusing and bringing people together for stewardship. Changes made to the United States federal law and regulations to make community-based forest stewardship works.

Provides information on American Forests organization formed by concerned citizens to manage and protect United States' forest resources. How the organization functions; Main components of the community-based forestry program of American Forests.

Discusses the works of Wilderness Society in supporting land-management issues and community-based projects. Implication of the partnership of Wilderness with the community; Features of the community-based efforts addressing management issues on United States public lands.

Reports on Boise Cascade Corp.'s allocation of an estimated $8 million on three ecosystem management and biodiversity study projects to learn more about effective management of forested lands. Assistance from an advisory group to direct the project; Northwest watershed study.

Reports on American forests and Harrison State forest supporters' celebration of the planting of the final tree on the 160-acre Global Releaf Heritage forest. Guests; Project sponsors.

Comments on the project of the U.S. government to plant trees along the Canadian and Mexican boarder. Budget allocated for the project; Dimensions of the field that will be reforested; Purpose of the reforestation project.