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 applauds Jaelith Hall-Rivera's permanent appointment as head of the USDA Forest Service's State and Private Forestry Branch. WASHINGTON—The nation’s… Read More
The National Association of State Foresters is one of seven national forestry groups calling on Congress to increase funding for wildfire fuels mitigation and forest… Read More
NASF 2021 Award recipient named, 2020 awardees recognized, new award name designees announced; all honored for above-and-beyond contributions to the forestry community. WASHINGTON—After thoughtful review,… Read More
WASHINGTON—At their annual meeting today, the nation’s state and territorial foresters elected a new slate of officers to the National Association of State Foresters’ governing… Read More
The National Association of State Foresters has adopted three positions in support of federal land management reform, forest certification, and the use of GMOs in… Read More
The 2020-2021 NASF Annual Report highlights the association’s many efforts to advance the policy and communications priorities of its membership. In the last 12 months,… Read More
State foresters and their partners gear up for next week's NASF annual meeting in Pittsburgh, hosted by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. WASHINGTON—The storied history… Read More
Guest post by Cheryle Franceschi Frederick Wilson Besley, Maryland’s first state forester started in the profession like most foresters did in the early 1900s: with… Read More
By Marvin Brown | This blog is a cross-post and will appear in the Fall 2021 edition of the National Woodlands Magazine. In Congress and… Read More
Guest post by Brad Brandt Since 1990, the Arbor Day Foundation has worked with tree planting organizations to identify and support reforestation projects throughout the… Read More
The Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Committee is pleased to announce that the 2022 Smokey Bear Awards nomination period is open. The Smokey Bear Awards are… Read More
By Mikayla Manthiram Young children and teenagers today are growing up amid looming, existential threats, not least of which is a changing climate. Catastrophic wildfire,… Read More
By Mikayla Manthiram Construction material costs have seen a huge surge in the past year, with lumber alone garnering price hikes of 300%. But forestland… Read More
The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) applauds Senators Manchin (D-WV) and Barrasso (R-WY) for including forestry provisions in the Senate Committee on Energy and… Read More
This February, the Wildfire Mitigation Awards (WMAs) selection committee chose three individuals to receive recognition for their sustained dedication to wildfire mitigation and preparedness initiatives.… Read More
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To ensure the sustainability and long-term health of America’s forests, state forestry agencies utilize #ForestActionPlans to defeat forest threats and curb the effects of climate change. #ThisIsForestManagement
Last week's NASF annual meeting concluded with a visit to @TreePgh a nonprofit committed to tree planting in the Steel City. Thank you, @DCNRnews for hosting us! #StateForesters enjoyed learning about all the important work you and your partners do for Pennsylvanians!
This year, drought and extreme wildfire risk challenged more than 95% of the western U.S. Wildland firefighters from @TNAgriculture were there to help. Thank you, @WKRN for recognizing these hometown heroes! wkrn.com/community/2-gi…
Last week we wrapped up NASF's 2021 annual meeting showcasing 101 Years Protecting Forests. With a visit from @CongressmanGT the announcing of awardees, and more, NASF's centennial celebration nurtured important conversations and forged new connections.
From last week’s newsletter: NASF publishes #StateForesters 2021 annual report, Wyoming now under air quality alert, and @ForestryVA goes on an acorn hunt. Read all this and more: mailchi.mp/stateforesters… 📸: @NBC12 @Yakima_Herald
Go Ellen!! #forestproud twitter.com/DCNRnews/statu…
It's here! The 2021 NASF Annual Report highlights the association’s many efforts to advance the priorities of its members. Read on for a summary of notable successes from the last 12 months: stateforesters.org/newsroom/annua…
Get up to date on the latest in forestry headlines. Read up on the history of the Black Hills, how @OKForestService is gearing up for tree planting season, and the benefits of prescribed fire. #RxFire mailchi.mp/stateforesters… 📸: @DailyInterLake @azcentral @NPR
Follow the meeting’s proceedings on social media or visit the NASF Newsroom for more on 2021 Annual Meeting happenings. stateforesters.org/newsroom/fores…
“Engaging speakers and several dynamic panel discussions will set the stage for reflection on the last 101 years of NASF and help us look forward to the next century of service.”