Forestry Workgroup Projects
The Forestry Workgroup coordinates, develops and implements plans and projects that focus on the contributions of forest lands in restoring the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and in retaining their economic potential.
New Member Guide
A guide to familiarize new members with the Forestry Workgroup.
Timber Harvest Task Force Recommendations for Phase 7 Model Development
Multiple opportunities to improve the mapping and modeling of forest harvest activities.
Phase 7 Model Development
Currently in development, the Phase 7 Modeling Tools will be used by the partnership to inform decisions related to the nutrient and sediment reduction goals outlined in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
State of Chesapeake Forests 2.0
This storymap uses new high-resolution land use and land use change data to provide an updated understanding of Chesapeake forests and how they are changing.
Strategy Development for Innovative Finance of Riparian Forest Buffer Programs
The proposed Riparian Forest Buffer Outcomes Fund would help overcome barriers and create new incentives to plant more buffers.
Identifying Communications Needs for Tree Planting and Maintenance
This evaluation of public outreach and engagement for tree planting and maintenance was designed to lift up best practices employed by tree-related campaigns and identify gaps in campaigns’ ability to carry out effective outreach.
Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer 2022 Leadership Workshop
This workshop was designed to discuss state strategies for increasing forest buffer restoration and identify roles for the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership in advancing buffer goals.