Wildfire

NASF Communities at Risk Report (Fiscal Year 2011)

smccreary — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:59:01 -0500

NASF continually surveys all states to determine progress in identifying communities at risk and developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans. This report helps provide a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness and capacity. The FY2011 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2011.

Smokey Bear Returns to Remind Americans...Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

smccreary — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:26:54 -0400

New PSAs and Smokey Bear’s First Mobile Application Launch in time for the Holiday Weekend

NASF Communities at Risk Report (Fiscal Year 2010 )

smccreary — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:46:39 -0400

NASF 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 FY2010 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2010.

NASF Letter: comments on USDA Forest Service aerial application of fire retardant (June 24, 2011)

smccreary — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:48:51 -0400

Jodi Kramer
USDA Forest Service
16002 Ontario Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864

Dear Jodi:

The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) supports the U.S. Forest Service aerial delivery of fire retardants under "Guidelines for Aerial Application of Retardant or Foam Near Waterways" (2000 Guidelines), which are designed to minimize the impact of aerially delivered fire retardants on aquatic life and habitat. The existing guidelines are reasonable and prudent and minimize adverse impacts of aerial retardant on aquatic life and habitat.

State Foresters Help Deliver National Strategy for Wildland Fire Management

smccreary — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:49:00 -0400

March 31, 2011, Washington, DC - A new roadmap for interagency wildland fire management across the country has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI). Representatives from the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) played a key role in the crafting of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (Cohesive Strategy).

NASF Letter: Aerial Retardants Action Support (October 7, 2010)

tross — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:49:13 -0400

The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) supports the USDA Forest Service's proposed action to continue the aerial delivery of fire retardants under "Guidelines for Aerial Application of Retardant or Foam Near Waterways," which are designed to minimize the impact of aerially delivered fire retardants on aquatic life and habitat. The existing guidelines are reasonable and prudent and minimize adverse impacts of aerial retardant on aquatic life and habitat.

Smokey Bear Reunites with Disney’s Bambi to Remind Americans “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”

smccreary — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:34:54 -0400

New PSAs Debut in Time for Fire Prevention Week

New York City/PRNewswire/ - The Advertising Council, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) and Disney, announced today the launch of a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to raise awareness about wildfire prevention.

Coalition Letter: Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Members, FLAME Act Funding Support (July 21, 2010)

smccreary — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:43:35 -0400

Dear Appropriators,

As the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee considers the FY2011 budget for the USDA Forest Service
(USFS) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), we the undersigned request your support to:

Briefing paper: State Forestry Agency Perspectives Regarding 2009 Federal Wildfire Policy Implementation (July 2010)

smccreary — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:05:58 -0400

A briefing paper from the National Association of State Foresters prepared by the Forest Fire Protection Committee

Briefing paper: Identifying Communities at Risk and Prioritizing Risk-Reduction Projects (July 2010)

smccreary — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:59:19 -0400

A briefing paper from the National Association of State Foresters prepared by the Forest Fire Protection Committee