LITTLETON, MA--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2014) - On Thursday, June 5th, World Environment Day, The New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) will be releasing an in-depth report titled New England Forests - the Path to Sustainability. The report unveils the tremendous potential forests have to provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to the citizens of the region and includes 12 highlights showing how New Englanders can manage forests to give wildlife homes; provide more recreation; protect the region from climate change; and purify drinking water among many other benefits.
WHO:
The keynote speaker will be Jeremy Grantham, co-chair, The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment which was founded in 1998 to protect and improve the health of the global environment. The event will include presentations by NEFF President Timothy Ingraham and Executive Director Robert Perschel and will be followed by a cocktail reception.
WHEN:
Thursday, June 5, 2014 -- 5:00 - 7:00 pm
WHERE:
Boston Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
The research report was funded by The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and the Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust. All are welcome to attend the Gala with advance registration. Visit www.newenglandforestry.org/events for further information.
About The New England Forestry Foundation
The New England Forestry Foundation acts to ensure the conservation and sustainable management of the region's forests. They are the only non-profit organization with a region-wide geographic focus and a pro-forest mission. For more information, visit www.newenglandforestry.org.
Contact Information:
For Further Information, Contact:
Amy Riemer
Media Relations
978-475-4441 (office)
978-502-4895 (cell)