If you’re looking for more information about the Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention (SFLR) Network, what we’ve achieved in land retention through sustainable forestry, and how we can help you, check out our informative resources.
Fact Sheet
Learn more about the SFLR Network and our impactful work on issues like heirs’ property, sustainable forestry, climate change, and rural economic sustainability in the U.S. South.
Find out more about the SFLR Network and the difference we are making on the ground for Black family landowners in the U.S. South through our videos. Share these videos on your channels and help us create a system of support for African American forest owners.
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SFLR Brand Video
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SFLR Network Anniversary 2023
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Black Farmers Bouncing Back
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The Value of Land
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Voices of African American Forestry
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Growing Communities Through Forestry
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America’s Forests in South Carolina
Resource Guides
Protecting Your Land and Legacy: A Guide to Understanding and Resolving Heirs Property Issues
African American landowners face unique and significant challenges when it comes to heirs property—land passed down without a clear title or legal will. These challenges not only threaten the land itself but also jeopardize generational wealth, cultural heritage, and community stability.