In this month’s blog post, we are thrilled to feature a reflection from our new Board Co-Chair, Emma Childs (Working Lands Manager for the Triangle Land Conservancy). Emma writes to us in the thick of late-summer heat, holding space for both the heavy challenges facing our working lands and the simple, grounding delights that keep us moving forward. Grab a cool drink, take a breath, and enjoy her thoughtful words to the ForestHer NC community below. What a joy to be writin

When you look at a piece of land, turning big conservation goals into a step-by-step management plan can feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin when you’re facing thickets of invasive wisteria or dense stands of pine? For ForestHer NC Board Member and landowner Adele Kirk, the turning point came down to a simple question inspired by a local property tour: What’s your animal? In today’s guest blog post, from navigating expert advice to choosing the "magnificent and ridic

When we think of forest management, we often picture tools, maps, and technical checklists. But if you’ve ever stepped foot at a ForestHer NC workshop, you know that the true heartbeat of forestry is something much deeper: connection. We are thrilled to share this beautiful blog post by Deanna Noble. In addition to serving as a ForestHer NC Board Member and the Chair of our Workshop Planning Committee, Deanna is a Wildlife Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resource