The Forest Stewards Guild

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and financial officer before being sent for review, comment, and approval by each member of the board of directors. Upon final approval of all reviewing parties, the 990 is then submitted.”

“The forest guild conflicts of interest policy is monitored by an annual questionnaire administered by the chair and executive director. Responses are reviewed by the chair and executive director. If potential or actual conflicts are identified, appropriate actions are taken to resolve the conflict so as not to be of influence upon board of director decisions. All conflicts of interest and their resolution are documented by board or committee minutes.”

“The excutive director salary is set, adjusted and approved by the guild's board of directors using existing guild salaries and the trec survey as a guide.”

“The forest guild makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon written request to either the guild's mailing address or by e-mail at [email protected].”

“The forest stewards guild practices and promotes ecologically, economically, and socially responsible forestry as a means of sustaining the integrity of forest ecosystems and the human communities dependent upon them. The guild engages in education, training, policy analysis, research, and advocacy to foster excellence in stewardship, support practicing foresters and allied professionals, and engage a broader community in the challenges of forest conservation and management.”

“Public lands: for nearly three decades, the guild has partnered public lands managers and communities. We have helped develop and implement plans for restoration and management. The guild's work on public lands engages local communities that depend on these lands. Much of our work has been in new mexico where the guild is actively engaged in the collaborative landscape forest restoration program. In the zuni mountains, we have helped identify more than 35,000 acres of restoration which will provide a long- term supply of wood for existing businesses. Restoration in the zuni mountains stabilized forest-based economic development and yielded 93 durable, good paying jobs per year that have contributed 2.3 million in salary. At the national level, we are supporting federal policy efforts to conserve existing old growth forests and foster the development of old forest conditions in new areas.”

“VARIOUS OTHER PROJECTS”

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