NASF issues briefing paper on identifying communities at risk
Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2010Identifying communities at risk and prioritizing projects to reduce wildfire risk is a national effort. The NASF Forest Fire Protection Committee has prepared a briefing paper, "Identifying Communities at Risk and Prioritizing Risk-Reduction Projects," intended to provide national guidance for identifying communities at risk, conducting planning efforts that are consistent with national initiatives, and to reinforce the role of NASF in setting priorities, effecting progress, and measuring success toward reduction of wildfire risk for America's communities.
Smokey Bear Returns to Remind Americans ..."Only You Can Prevent Wildfires"
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2010The Advertising Council joined today with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) and an educational DVD for elementary school students designed to provide critical information to Americans about wildfire prevention. The PSAs and DVD are being distributed prior to the July 4th holiday, a time when many people go camping, have outdoor BBQs and light fireworks.
State forestry agencies identify priority lands and issues across America
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010The fifty-nine members of the National Association of State Foresters have completed the first-ever comprehensive suite of Statewide Forest Resource Assessments and Strategies as part of a national effort towards protecting and sustaining healthy forests. The assessments provide an analysis of forest conditions and trends in the state and identify priority rural and urban forest areas and issues. The strategies provide long-term plans for addressing needs identified in the assessments through state agency initiatives, partner engagement and federal investments. Individually and as a whole, the Statewide Forest Resource Assessments and Strategies represent an invaluable asset to the nation for forest conservation decision making.
For more on the assessments and strategies, visit http://www.stateforesters.org/issues_and_policy/forests_in_the_farm_bill.
Nebraska state forester appointed to Forest Research Advisory Council
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010Dr. Scott Josiah, Nebraska State Forester and Director of the Nebraska Forest Service, has been selected by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to serve on the Forest Research Advisory Council (FRAC). This prestigious federal advisory council convenes the nation's top forest research professionals from federal, state, and nongovernmental organizations to advise the USDA on priority research needs.
MORE: Read NASF's recommendations for using the best available information to address forestry priorities on all lands.
State Foresters Call for Support of National Urban Tree Planting Program
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010NASF actively works to promote community tree planting, public-private partnerships, and volunteer tree planting efforts that help stimulate local economies, create jobs, and mobilize community spirit. As part of a national strategy towards economic recovery, NASF encourages Congress to reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program, and in turn, bolster local economies and improve tree canopy cover.
All Lands, All Hands: FY2009 State and Private Forestry Annual Report now available
Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010
Achieving an "all lands" vision of the nation's forests requires "all hands," and the FY2009 S&PF Annual Report provides a look at the wide variety of projects, programs, and people that help accomplish the three national forestry priorities -- Conserve Working Forest Landscapes, Protect Forests From Threats and Enhance Public Benefits from Trees and Forests. The report also offers state perspectives on how their agencies approached the development of the soon-to-be-released Statewide Forest Resource Assessments and Strategies.
