Press Releases
DIVERSE VOICES TO SHAPE THE FUTURE: THE WOMEN’S FOREST CONGRESS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS TO ITS LEADERSHIP
Washington, D.C. – The Women’s Forest Congress (WFC), a leading voice for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the forest community, is thrilled to announce the appointment of a group of exceptional women to its Steering [...]
Inaugural Women’s Forest Congress Resolutions a Major Milestone on the Journey to Universal Equity and Inclusion in the Forest Sector
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 500 participants, in-person and virtually, from 38 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and eight additional nations attended the inaugural Women's Forest Congress (WFC) in Minneapolis, October 17-20. Attendees [...]
Join us at the Inaugural Women’s Forest Congress–registration opens today
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Join us for the Inaugural 2022 Women's Forest Congress (WFC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oct. 17-20—registration opens today. Hear diverse perspectives and benefit from our collective expertise as we come [...]
Support the Inaugural Women’s Forest Congress With Your Ideas and Resources
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Forest Congress (WFC) is a leading voice for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the forest community. Join us and make your voice heard on issues that are [...]
Women’s Forest Congress Holds 3rd Virtual Event of 2021 to Inspire, Empower, and Build
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two hundred participants from the forest and conservation space came together to celebrate the glass ceilings that women around the world have shattered. Described as an "Arc of Experience [...]
A Diverse Group of Leaders Come Together to Form Women’s Forest Congress Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of visionary, practical, and supportive women has come together to help shape the Women's Forest Congress. Advisory Council members serve as advisors to the Steering Committee, advocate for [...]
Hundreds Join Women’s Forest Congress Celebration of International Women’s Day
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark and recognize International Women's Day 2021, hundreds of participants, including representatives from the private sector, academia, government, conservation organizations, landowners, and many more, came together for a virtual [...]
Women’s Forest Congress Launched; Invites Sector-Wide Participation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Planning for the inaugural Women's Forest Congress formally launched in late July 2020. More than 65 leaders from the forest sector – including industry, academia, government, conservation organizations, landowners, [...]