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 to manage and protect state and private forests, which encompass nearly two-thirds of the nation's forests.
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Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community fire protection. WASHINGTON—The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the seven recipients of this year's Wildfire Mitigation Awards.… Read More
The National Association of State Foresters applauds President Trump’s executive order encouraging more active and collaborative forest management nationwide. WASHINGTON – In an executive order supported… Read More
The National Association of State Foresters and the Coalition of Prescribed Fire Councils have released a report documenting a 12 percent decrease in the use… Read More
In a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leadership, NASF and two dozen other signatories requested hurricane recovery support for southern forests. We respectfully… Read More
By Ashley Harrington This New Years Day, NASF President and Missouri State Forester Lisa Allen joined Smokey Bear, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, and… Read More
The association’s newest James Hubbard Intern for Policy and Communications is here! Join us in welcoming Ashley Harrington to the NASF team. Ashley will be… Read More
Do you know the BIG differences between "fire prevention" and "fire suppression"? Fire suppression is how we put out wildfires. Sometimes, wildfire suppression is avoided, like in fire-dependent… Read More
By Kiersten Ahrns | This blog is cross-posted on Women Owning Woodlands. For many families, land can be the glue holding the family together. In Virginia, the vast… Read More
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“Humboldt County is supposed to be dripping wet this time of year. #Climate is consistently against us.” @CAL_FIRE spokesman Scott McLean explains how intensified cyclical droughts have caused #California’s wildfire season to last all year. READ ON: ow.ly/qajy30nlZZ6
Congratulations to our 2019 #Wildfire Mitigation Awards Honorees! Thank you for your outstanding dedication, innovation, and leadership. READ ON: ow.ly/CUfo30nlTS8 | @IAFC @NFPA @forestservice
Do you own land in #Georgia ? @GaTrees will be providing emergency assistance for debris cleanup to landowners affected by #HurricaneMichael through two different programs. See if you are eligible! READ ON: ow.ly/oAcy30nl7DQ
The 2018 aerial #forest health survey conducted by @CSFS_Outreach and @USFSRockyMtns has revealed that bark beetle outbreaks have expanded into previously untouched areas throughout Colorado and more. READ ON: ow.ly/8SVQ30nkR8o
"This is the prime time of year for a lot of acreage being [#Rx] burned," @FLForestService #StateForester Jim Karels shares with @ncpr. "[Federal agencies] are missing quite a few good burning days and a lot of opportunities to reduce fuel." READ ON: ow.ly/nHrW30nk8Jo