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 America’s 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 year’s 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 “greatest hits” 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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Us: 👁👄👁 Peaks of Otter Salamander: ⚫👅⚫ Hey Forest Friends, meet the lungless Peaks of Otter Salamander, and our first #CreatureFeature. In honor of #AmphibianWeek, we are recognizing this little critter and his role within his forested habitat. credit: Meagan Racey/USFWS
This week is #AirQualityAwarenessWeek! During last year's devastating California wildfires, satellites observed smoke pollution drifting all the way to Europe. It’s important to remember that wildfire smoke can seriously impact the air quality of people thousands of miles away.
(1/2) #Wildfiresmoke can impact anyone – even those thousands of miles away. The impacts of wildfire smoke may vary though. Researchers found that wildfire smoke is most problematic for populations with preexisting health conditions caused by other air pollution-related exposure
(2/2) “For example, low-income kids in... San Joaquin Valley have very high asthma rates due to chronic poor air quality. When a wildfire event occurs... preliminary evidence suggests they are disproportionately likely to end up in the ER...” @Stanford news.stanford.edu/2021/01/12/shi…
Today is #InternationalFirefightersDay! Let's take a moment to thank wildland firefighters 👏 With wildfire seasons becoming longer and more intense, firefighters face unprecedented danger. Please remember to do your part in preventing wildfires 🧠🔥 @US_Wildfire @forestservice
Wildfire smoke emissions can seriously affect human health. #StateForesters utilize controlled burns to reduce fuels and prevent catastrophic wildfires. #Rxfire can actually help REDUCE the impacts of wildfire smoke on public health. No wonder its called “good fire”! #AQAW2021
MAY you enjoy the latest in forestry headlines! (Get it? 👀) Read on to learn how Hawai’i protects against invasive species, what #StateForesters are up to on Capitol Hill, and more! ow.ly/GF1T50EDrmK
NASF wishes you a Happy Arbor Day! Planting a tree is an investment in the future of our planet. Hear from State Forester John Erixson of @NebraskaForest (the birthplace of Arbor Day) on how he is celebrating National #ArborDay this year. ow.ly/f1qz50EBXOX
RT @TAMU: Meet our Moon Tree! 🌔🌳 A descendent of a seed that journeyed to the moon with Apollo 14 is now growing at @TAMUGardens! Col. Mi…
RT @SGSF_Forests: SGSF is celebrating #ArborDay today with @StateForesters, recognizing some of the South's famous #ChampionTrees! Join Chi…