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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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 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
Smokey Bear Awards are reserved for individuals, teams, and organizations that provide outstanding service with significant and sustained program impact in the wildfire prevention arena.… Read More
WASHINGTON—Ahead of spring outdoor recreation season, the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council today announced a new public… Read More
The four co-sponsors of the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals chosen to receive honors this year in recognition of their exemplary commitment… Read More
The National Association of State Foresters has submitted formal comments to the USDA Forest Service regarding its guidebook chapter on Good Neighbor Authority (GNA). States… Read More
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
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
Guest post by Evan Torchio For nature lovers looking for a rewarding career, forestry might be the perfect fit. Whether you’re a student looking to… Read More
"The National Association of State Foresters is proud to support the bipartisan REPLANT Act for its pragmatic approach to mitigating the effects of climate change… Read More
By Hannah Wagner The Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition (SUFC) held its 16th annual meeting and reception on February 24, 2021. Like most meetings this past… Read More
The Wildfire Mitigation Awards Committee is pleased to invite nominations for 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. Established in 2014, the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards program recognizes… Read More
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Hats off to our next 2021 Awardee, Doug Miner. Working within @nhdfl, Doug has gone above and beyond to coordinate prevention efforts in his state. Read more below!
Let's give a congrats to our next Smokey Awardee, Anna Henderson from @FS_Region1! Read more about Anna's successes in wildfire prevention education and outreach in the profile below.
Next up, we are celebrating Frank Riley of @chestchattrcd1. Read more about Frank's career-long dedication to wildfire prevention below!
RT @smokey_bear: Wildfire seasons are more intense than they used to be, so environmental education is more important than ever! Celebrate…
This week we will be highlighting the 2021 @smokey_bear Awardees with profiles detailing their contributions to wildfire prevention. First up is Kent Nelson from @MaineDACF. Read more about his accomplishments below!
This week’s newsletter features the Rural Forest Markets Act, state Arbor Days, and a look into #RxFire benefits. Read on: ow.ly/gn0w50Es8kY
#Earth is changing — fast. #GoogleEarth's new feature documents these dramatic changes. However, the time lapse of #Alabama shows something special: forests as a renewable resource. Click the link below to see 35 years of sustainable forestry in 10 secs! earth.app.goo.gl/SRcAV4
@NMStateForestry has released its #ForestActionPlan detailing a set of strategies to improve the health, resiliency, and productivity of the state’s forests and watersheds to ensure long-term sustainability. Hear from #stateforester Laura McCarthy here: grantcountybeat.com/news/non-local…
@WaStateDES @waDNR How awesome?! SO awesome! Thank you @WaStateDES and @waDNR and happy Arbor Day 🌲❤️🌳
Join us in celebrating Maine Forest Ranger Specialist Kent Nelson in earning the Silver Smokey Bear Award for his dedication to preventing wildfires. @MaineDACF @smokey_bear @forestservice youtube.com/watch?v=lIhJ28…