Dr. Matthew Helmer looks over a marbled stone from the original site of Louisiana State University in Pineville. Helmer led a dig at the site in 2025. (Photo by USDAFS) What in the world does archaeology have to do with Louisiana forestry, you might ask, and why would it be on the front cover of a Forestry magazine? This is a great question, and brings about a topic that many don’t often think about when it comes to forestry — that Louisiana’s forests cover tens of thousands

Ernie Savoie, director of the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building paddles a cutout cypress pirogue he helped restore. The center is in a fundraising effort to build a new facility in Thibodaux after its building in Lockport was destroyed by Hurricane Ida. (Photo by Jeff Zeringue) Louisiana is home to lots of craftsmen whose goal most often is to create something attractive. The art of boat building is one craft that isn’t just for its beauty but for its function as

The Florida Forestry Association is seeking a facilitor for its Florida Master Logger training program, which also will manage and coordinate the organization's involvement in regulatory and environmental policy issues. The director of Forestry & Regulatory Affairs would be the title of the person hired. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2026. Resume's should be emailed to info@flforestry.org, or can be mailed to Job Opening, Floriday Forestry Association, 402 E.

The hardwood mill in Olla that was closed in June has reopened with new owners. Magruder Hazlip, one of the partners of Olla Hardwood, says he and Alex Kirkland are buying and processing all species of hardwood (with the exception of willow and cottonwood) and oversized pine. The hardwoods are taken at tree length, Hazlip said. The mill started back July 6 on a lower production rate as they build up operations. "We've been cleaning up and getting everything going," Hazlip sai

Educators, parents and community leaders can participate in the Project Learning Tree, Tree Campus Workshop July 20-23 at the Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, Louisiana. And it's free! Project Learning Tree, the award-winning environmental education program, uses trees and forests as windows to the world and is STEAM aligned curriculum for all ages as it teaches participants to work with youth from preschool to high school. The workshop teaches more about STEAM certified ed