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NASF and the American Forest Foundation Applaud Environmental and Economic Benefits Restoration Act
Bipartisan Bill Supports Priority Forest Landscape-Scale Restoration Projects WASHINGTON (September 16, 2016)—This week, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the...
2016 State Forestry Awards Recognize Excellence in Forestry
Nine Individuals Honored at NASF Annual Meeting in Savannah Savannah, Ga. (September 21, 2016)—The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) today presented achievement awards to nine...
State and Private Forestry Report Highlights Accomplishments and Emerging Trends in Forestry
Analysis of Forest Action Plan Five-Year Reviews Illustrates Impacts of Strong Partnerships and Effective Strategic Planning WASHINGTON (September 7, 2016)—The National Association of State Foresters...
Groups Ask for Comprehensive Wildfire Funding Solution at Senate Hearing on Discussion Draft
June 23, 2016 (Arlington, Va.)—The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is holding a hearing today to receive testimony on a discussion draft of legislation entitled the “Wildfire Budgeting...
NASF Statement on EPA Forest Roads Decision
Science-Based Best Management Practices Programs Offer Effective Water Quality Protections WASHINGTON (June 28, 2016)—The National Association of State Foresters applauds the Environmental Protection...
EPA: No Further Regulation of Forest Roads Necessary
Science-Based Best Management Practices Programs Offer Effective Water Quality Protections WASHINGTON (June 27, 2016)—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued its decision that no...
Rena Johnson Selected as 2016 State Forestry Photography Fellow
National Association of State Foresters Foundation Project Will Help Tell the Story of America’s Forests WASHINGTON (May 4, 2016)—Rena Johnson of Hiawassee, Ga. has been selected as the 2016 National...
New Rating Approach for Green Building a Step Forward for Healthy Forests
WASHINGTON (April 7, 2016)—The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) applauds Tuesday’s announcement by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to expand opportunities for using wood...
State Foresters’ Statement on President Obama’s FY2017 Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON (February 12, 2016)—In response to President Barack Obama’s fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) issued the following statement: “The...
Partnership Announces 2016 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
WASHINGTON (January 22, 2016)—Individuals and Organizations Honored for Exemplary Commitment to Community Fire Protection The Wildfire Mitigation Awards Committee has announced the 2016 Wildfire...