While history books often highlight broad movements, the heart of North Carolina’s forestry legacy beats in the quiet resilience of Black landowners and stewards. For generations, these individuals have navigated systemic challenges to maintain "heir property," manage timberlands, and protect the ecological integrity of our state’s forests.   This month, we celebrate the deep-rooted connection between Black heritage and the land, as we hear from our Board Member, Carrie Marti

Knowledge sharing is the heart of what we strive for here at ForestHer NC, and who better to hear from than the lovely ladies who make up the heartwood of our organization: our Board. This new newsletter segment will feature one of them a month, and it will be a space held for them to tell you about themselves, what they find special about our forests, and why this community matters so much.   This month, we hear from the Executive Chair, Mackenzie Alexander

On December 10th, we celebrated an inspiring gathering of conservationists, landowners, and enthusiasts at the Longleaf Planting and Maintenance Workshop, hosted by a dedicated landowner in North Carolina. This event was sponsored by ForestHer and The Nature Conservancy, marking a significant milestone in promoting sustainable land management practices, especially among women landowners in the region. The longleaf pine ecosystem is a vital component of North Carolina's natura