Issues
NASF Letter: Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act - June 2, 2008
Posted on Monday, June 2, 2008As the Senate debates the Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) , the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) wishes to share some thoughts specifically related to Adaptation Programs for Natural Resources (Title VI, Subtitle D and Title XII, Subtitles C and D)....NASF recommends a more expansive recognition of not only forest ecosystems, but also acknowledgement of range and grassland resources. This will best address the impacts of climate change on the resources that provide habitat, clean air and water, and renewable products.
NASF Resolution No. 2007-1: Climate change and wildfires
Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2007The role that climate change plays in the severity and size of wildland fires is not explicitly recognized in the “National Fire Plan” and the Implementation Plan for its 10-Year Strategy.
NASF Resolution No. 1999-10: Fire Weather Forecasting
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 1999Several years ago, the National Weather Service initiated a modernization and restructuring process which refocuses its weather forecasting away from specialty forecasts for agriculture, aviation, and fire toward general weather forecasts. Congress several years ago directed the National Weather Service to stop providing what they characterized as "specialized forecasts." This effort is strongly supported by private weather forecasting businesses.
NASF Resolution No. 1989-4: Forestry and Global Warming
Posted on Sunday, October 15, 1989Future global temperatures are projected to increase to the warmest levels in recorded history producing profound social, economic, and environmental impacts in the biosphere. Carbon Dioxide is the greenhouse gas responsible for much of this problem, but, as trees go through the process of photosynthesis it eliminates CO2 from the atmosphere. NASF encourages the Congress to develop and support programs that will expand tree planting efforts.
NASF Resolution No. 1989-3: Trees to Reduce Global Warming
Posted on Sunday, October 15, 1989Trees in both rural and urban forests can contribute positive benefits to the environment by reducing the effects of global warming. Benefits trees provide can be enhanced by increasing forestation, and improving forest management through regeneration, harvesting, and long-term use of the wood products. Cooperative efforts between the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters currently exists to increase forest resource management through the delivery of technical assistance to both rural and urban landowners
