Publications
Reports
Posted on Monday, March 3, 2008Periodically, NASF releases reports related to issues of concern for State Foresters. Below is a list of reports, papers or position statements that NASF has published over the years. To sort documents by issue, click "Advanced View" above.
Official NASF policy/position statements that are approved by the NASF members by resolution can be found in the Resolutions section.NASF Communities at Risk Report (Fiscal Year 2009 )
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010NASF continually surveys all states to determine progress in identifying communities at risk and developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). This report helps provide a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness and capacity. The FY2009 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2009.
Assessing Urban Forest Canopy Cover: A Primer for State Foresters
Posted on Monday, December 7, 2009
Urban forests are comprised of trees in residential areas, parks, public areas and along streets and provide important forest cover benefits to cities large and small. This briefing paper prepared by the NASF Urban and Community Forestry Committee provides an overview of several top-down approaches to assessing urban tree canopy cover.
All-Lands Policy Platform: A Seven-Point Plan for America's Forests
Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) supports the efforts of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell to advance a shared vision for the nation's forests based on an all-lands approach to conservation. An all-lands vision for forests must recognize the value of all forests and trees-rural and urban, public and private-in all states and U.S. territories. While NASF's recommendations focus on state and private forests, we recognize that public benefits as well as forest threats cross boundaries and are best addressed through integrated partnerships and infrastructure (markets, resource professionals, and information).A Stewardship Handbook for Family Forest Owners
Posted on Monday, October 5, 2009
Stewardship is the pursuit of a forest owner’s personal goals within a set of stewardship principles. Taken together, your goals with these principles, serve the overall and long-term health and vigor of your forest or woodlot.
This document is an update of the 2005 publication. A limited supply of hard copies is available -- contact NASF to request hard copies.
2008 Redesign Report Card
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009
Now in its second edition, the 2008 Redesign Report Card takes a closer look at the Focus+Priority=Outcome approach of Redesign, a process launched two years ago by NASF and the U.S. Forest Service to enhance delivery of State & Private Forestry programs. The report provides a summary of projects funded in 2008; three regionally focused projects are highlighted as examples of how S&PF projects are targeting the three national themes (Protect forests from harm; Conserve working forest landscapes; and Enhance public benefits from trees and forests).NASF Communities at Risk Report (Fiscal Year 2008)
Posted on Monday, February 2, 2009NASF continually surveys all states to determine progress in identifying communities-at-risk and developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans. The FY2008 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2008.
Implementation and Monitoring of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (January 2009)
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009This document describes the need for a consistent process for monitoring and reporting the progress made in implementing CWPPs to support the continued investment in their development.
Four Actions to Support Sustainable Forests: Presidential Transition White Paper (November 2008)
Posted on Monday, December 1, 2008
The National Association of State Foresters is committed to helping this administration provide the forestry leadership needed for our country. Our recommended actions reflect the most pressing challenges facing our nation's forests and should be incorporated into an integrated approach to ensure healthy and sustainable forests for us and for future generations.A Strategy for Increasing the Use of Woody Biomass for Energy (September 2008)
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008
The purpose of this report is to review the status of woody biomass as an energy resource, the tatus of the technologies for using it (particularly the new ones under development which could broaden the use of biomass), and to suggest a strategy to NASF for actions it and its members could take to increase the use of woody biomass for energy.
