Communities At Risk Report, 2018
This Communities At Risk Report provides a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness, and capacity using the latest USDA Forest Service National Fire Plan… Read More
Established in 1920, the National Association of State Foresters is a non-profit organization composed of the directors of forestry agencies in the states, U.S. territories, and District of Columbia. Our members manage and protect state and private forests, which encompass nearly two-thirds of the nation's forests.
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NASF sends support for VFA, SFA in letters to Congress
NASF, the National Volunteer Fire Council, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Congressional Fire Services Institute have sent letters to appropriations leadership in… Read More
NASF comments on revised WOTUS definition
On April 15, 2019, the National Association of State Foresters submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's revised definition of waters of the United States,… Read More
Smokey Bear celebrates 75th birthday with celebrity friends in animated emoji campaign
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: A time to celebrate and educate!
By Faith Berry Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is celebrated the first Saturday in May, and this year, it lands on Saturday, May 4th! Wildfire Community… Read More
Vibrant Cities Lab: Resources for urban forestry, green infrastructure
By Josh Knoll As cities plan for the future, many are asking how best to manage their urban landscapes. The Vibrant Cities Laboratory (VCL) has… Read More
Hurricane Michael's big affect on timber resources, wildfire risk in Florida and Georgia
Hurricane Michael left millions of acres of timber uprooted, broken, and prime for burning. In Florida, 72 million tons of timber – that's 2.5 million… Read More
House subcommittee questions Forest Service FY20 budget justification
This week, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies heard the USDA Forest Service's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget justification. Chairwoman… Read More
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