NASF provides comment on 'Tackling the Climate Crisis' executive order
In official comments sent to the USDA, the National Association of State Foresters responded to the Executive Order "Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and… 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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50 organizations back increased FY22 appropriations for Forest Inventory and Analysis Program
In a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Interior, Environment and and Related Agencies, fifty organizations… Read More
House members request increased funding for state and local firefighting programs
In a Dear Colleague letter to the chair and ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, members of the House… Read More
NASF signs on in support of the Recovering Americaās Wildlife Act
In a letter to House members, a coalition of diverse organizations, businesses, professional societies, state fish and wildlife agencies, and tribal nations requested support for… Read More
NASF provides House testimony on FY 2022 USDA Forest Service appropriations
The National Association of State Foresters has submitted written testimony to the House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies concerning FY 2022 USDA Forest… Read More
Fifty groups sign on in support of Forest Stewardship Program
Fifty groups have signed on to a letter asking appropriators to fund the Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) at $30 million (including $22 million for program… Read More
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You call a forest 'home,' whether you know it or not!
By Keith Wood If you live in a city or town, did you realize you actually live in a forest? It is estimated that 138… Read More
From Nebraska to you and yours: Happy National Arbor Day!
By John Erixson Happy Arbor Day from all of us here in Nebraska! Did you know that Nebraskans have been celebrating Arbor Day for 149… Read More
Get ready for Arbor Day: April 30, 2021
By Keith Wood Friday (April 30th) is National Arbor Day! Last yearās Arbor Day celebrations (and just about everything else) looked different than normal because… Read More
Hear that? It's your Earth Day reminder!
By Jay Farrell If we accumulate memories like adding songs to a playlist, Earth Day makes my āgreatest hitsā album. I remember the first Earth… Read More
In House hearing, Forest Service chief touts state and private forestry programs
By Robyn Whitney Last week before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen provided glowing testimony… Read More
Success story on Ohio's forestry partnership the first of many to come with new initiative
By Hannah Wagner and James Wright In the United States over 50% percent of forestland is owned and managed by more than 10 million private… Read More
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(2/2) These furry guys mainly favor munching on lichen and fungi. Deforestation and habitat fragmentation nearly drove this species to extinction in the 19th century, but reforestation efforts have secured a future for these tiny, adorable rodents.
(1/2) Ladies and gentlemen... ššššš It's Glaucomys Sabrinus Fuscus! Also known as the West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel. This unique #creaturefeature can only be found in the mountains of West Virginia. @WVForestry
Have you read @SGSF_Forests's latest blog post? It's author, @ForestryCommish #StateForester Scott Phillips, weighs in on forest certification programs. twitter.com/SGSF_Forests/sā¦
@ARForestryDiv #StateForester and NASF President Joe Fox talks trees with @RepWesterman: twitter.com/GOPLeader/statā¦
Nominations are OPEN for the 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. YOU can help recognize someone who deserves it! Read the criteria and learn about the nomination process here: stateforesters.org/mitigation/ @NFPA @forestservice @IAFC
Hear hear! @ALForestryComm @GovernorKayIvey twitter.com/NatlGovsAssoc/ā¦
Just because you live in a city, doesnāt mean you donāt call a forest āhome!ā Ever wonder how street trees grow and stay healthy? Read more about how these programs enhance urban and community forests in this blog post: ow.ly/7Znu50ELTMT
(2/2) #StateForestersā Urban Forest Strike Teams (p. 34) are helping cities assess damage after storms and other natural disasters. Check out p. 79 for how state forestry agencies protect water resources & p. 82 for a profile on the Keeping Forests Initiative.
(1/2) The 2021 UN Global Forest Goals Report is here! Not only does it give an update on the worldās progress toward afforestation, it highlights the good work of state forestry agencies! @SGSF_Forests ow.ly/BE3W50ELdre
Thank you for helping us celebrate #NationalArborDay by posting photos of your favorite #trees! Here is a sampling from the virtual forest NASF's followers helped grow.