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 is proud to have worked closely with the USDA Forest Service in developing a long-range, first-of-its-kind plan to protect,… Read More about “Forest Service promises massive, long-range and much needed support to protect America's forests and communities from wildfire”
WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters' Executive Director Jay Farrell has accepted the USDA Forest Service Chief's Award on behalf of the association for its… Read More about “NASF among PATHH champions to receive the prestigious Chief's Award”
The 2021 Complex Incident Management Course, held Oct. 17-22, trained state emergency responders on multi-jurisdictional and all-hazard issues, including wildfire response. HICKORY, N.C.—Forty trainees from… Read More about “State emergency responders converge for all-hazard incident management course”
In a hearing today held by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser testified in support of the America’s… Read More about “Wyoming state forester testifies before Senate on ARCS Act”
The NASF 2021 photo fellow visited the Great Lakes Region to document forests at work with the support of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,… Read More about “NASF Photo Fellow Hans Isaacson travels to New York, Michigan to capture scenes of state and private forestry”
The latest short film from state foresters takes place in Calhoun County, Florida, where a disastrous hurricane robbed timber farmers of their livelihoods. “Forgotten Storm”… Read More about “New short film from NASF profiles timber country in wake of Hurricane Michael”
The National Association of State Foresters, along with other members of the Forest-Climate Working Group, signed on to a letter urging House leaders to pass… Read More about “Forest-Climate Working Group pens letter to House leadership in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”
Guest post by Jordan McDowell Starting a fire is simple. But starting a responsible fire that protects both you from the cold and the environment… Read More about “Tips for building campfires in existing fire pits and rings”
By Keith Wood The Partners in Community Forestry conference was held November 17-18, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s conference brought back together nearly 400… Read More about “Partners in Community Forestry conference brings 400+ professionals to Louisville”
By Marvin Brown | This blog is a cross-post and will appear in the Winter 2022 edition of the National Woodlands Magazine. A core mission … Read More about “Latest survey invites a closer look at what family forest landowners are after”
The Build Back Better Act would make unprecedented and desperately needed investments in the health and resilience of America's forests. “The scale and severity of… Read More about “NASF publishes statement in support of Build Back Better”
NASF is now an official member of #forestproud! What makes #forestproud such a great asset to the forestry community is how it connects… Read More about “NASF is officially #forestproud”
Guest post by Alison Hoover From Belle Isle to Corktown to the Financial District, Detroit is full of Mother Nature’s beauty. While urban areas aren’t… Read More about “Native trees (and plants!) you'll see everywhere in Detroit”
By Russell Bozeman, Mississippi state forester and NASF Forest Markets Committee chair Happy National Forest Products Week! We’ve been celebrating the value of forest products and… Read More about “Let’s grow, America!”
By Hannah Wagner When I arrived in the Florida Panhandle three years after Hurricane Michael hit, I didn’t expect to see what I saw. The… Read More about “A storm like no other came and went. A community of timber farmers persisted.”
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NASF is bringing you forestry news highlights, including new state champion trees 🏅 in @ARForestryDiv and @MaineDACF 📸: @nwademgaz mailchi.mp/stateforesters…
“This plan represents a huge step toward safer, more fire-resilient forests and communities in every region of the U.S.,” said NASF President and @CTDEEPNews #StateForester Christopher Martin. Read the game-changing @forestservice Wildfire Crisis Strategy ow.ly/gw3E50Hza69
Is #RxFire reducing carbon emissions or making them worse? Researchers are finding that low-intensity prescribed fires not only help to prevent catastrophic wildfires, they can also help to maintain carbon storage in forests: popsci.com/environment/wi…
BREAKING: @forestservice commits to a 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy to combat wildfire risk in the U.S. and support forest resilience. NASF is proud to have supported this effort and looks forward to accelerating its shared work with the Forest Service stateforesters.org/newsroom/fores…
In early 2022, Coloradoans suffered an extremely destructive wildfire. In a matter of minutes, the #MarshallFire tore through over 1,000 homes and buildings. Why are these “once in a century” weather events becoming more common? The answer is complicated. ow.ly/GTU550Hx2II
To achieve the right habitat conditions, eastern hellbenders need ample forest cover and are frequently found in rocky creeks within hemlock-heavy woods. These fully aquatic salamanders can live 35 years – one specimen (according to @MDC_online) lived to 55! 📸 Brian Gratwicke
Found in permanent streams and rivers across eastern states, from New York to Missouri, these salamanders need cool and clear flowing water because they breathe through their skin 😱. In fact, their lungs are mostly used for buoyancy, not breathing. 📸Nat Gillespie @forestservice
O__O Known as “ground puppies,” “mud devils,” and “snot otters,” eastern hellbender salamanders are the largest species of salamander in North America, reaching up to 29 inches in length! That’s the size of a corgi! 📸: @USFWSNews
The wood of big and old trees hold tremendous value. Large trees store carbon, but also support livelihoods. Scroll through this illustration by @washingtonpost to learn about a 500-year-old Sitka Spruce in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest: ow.ly/VOoe50HtFYp
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