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Urban trees may do more than you think
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A recent state-by-state study finds that U.S. urban trees store carbon and provide billions in economic value. America's urban forests store an estimated 708 million tons of carbon, an environmental service with an estimated value of $50 billion, according to a recent Forest Service study. The annual net carbon uptake by...
Kentucky Governor spares tree nursery
Friday, May 3, 2013
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has decided to fully rebuild a state tree nursery in eastern Kentucky that was devastated by a tornado last year. The state had been planning to divert insurance claim money to fill a budget gap. Woodland owners and the Kentucky timber industry have been asking the governor to rebuild,...
Texas trees at risk for deadly oak wilt disease
Friday, May 3, 2013
The Central Texas oak trees that help shade homes and beautify neighborhoods are falling prey to an incurable and deadly disease. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that has caused tree deaths in 74 Texas counties. Trees infected with oak wilt can spread the disease to surrounding oaks via their interconnected root systems. When...
New wildfire prevention outreach materials available
Friday, May 3, 2013
As many Western states approach the beginning of wildfire season and the South continues their battle with wildland fires, many states are sponsoring wildland fire prevention events and weeks.  NASF has been working to update our fire prevention educational materials in an effort to provide more complete resources for...
Congress seeks details on transfer of surplus military aircraft to aid in fighting wildfires
Friday, May 3, 2013
This week, more than a dozen Members of the House and Senate sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requesting an update on plans to transfer surplus military aircraft to the Forest Service to fight wildfires. The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act gives...
Minnesota forests primed for biomass?
Friday, May 3, 2013
Severe weather swings caused by climate change are occurring more frequently and cause problems with drought, blow downs, insect infestations and invasive species in Minnesota. Minnesota State Forester Forrest Boe, said the state presents challenges and opportunities for thermal biomass utilization. Boe said one of the...
Montana lumber mill reopens as home building lifts business
Friday, May 3, 2013
Plum Creek reopened the Evergreen Sawmill in Montana last month, after it closed in 2009 as demand for stud lumber declined. Plum Creek Vice President Tom Ray says the demand is back up and the sawmill is ready to deliver. "We are going to produce 40 million board feet of studs a year and part of that will be consumed in...
Maryland Governor signs landmark forest legislation
Friday, May 3, 2013
Earlier this week Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law first-of-its-kind legislation that amends Maryland’s forest conservation policy to maintain the State’s current 40 percent tree canopy ─ a no-net-loss. The bill establishes new and expanded reforestation incentives and tools to help landowners and local...
2013 SFI Annual Conference registration now open
Friday, May 3, 2013
SFI has opened registration for their 2013 Annual Conference. The conference will provide attendees the opportunity to learn about emerging issues and network with the SFI community including forest managers, customers, landowners, manufacturers, printers, researchers, conservation and community organizations, retailers,...
Updated spark arrester guides now available
Friday, May 3, 2013
The Forest Service has just released updated sheets for the Spark Arrester guides. A must have any and all outdoor recreation enthusiasts, the updated sheets have the most current information on available spark arrestors. The sheets will be posted on a quarterly basis, with the next update coming around July.

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