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 to manage and protect state and private forests, which encompass nearly two-thirds of the nation's forests.
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Stephen Colbert, Al Roker, and Jeff Foxworthy lend their voices to longest-running public service initiative in United States history. WASHINGTON—In honor of Smokey Bear’s 75th… Read More
With funding from the USDA Forest Service and more than 20 state forestry agencies, a 16-page Smokey Bear-themed outsert developed by the Mid-Atlantic Fire Compact… Read More
The leaders of the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), USDA Forest Service, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), and USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service… Read More
After reviewing President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget request, the National Association of State Foresters will expand its efforts within the Beltway to… Read More
By Faith Berry Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is celebrated the first Saturday in May, and this year, it lands on Saturday, May 4th! Wildfire Community… Read More
By Josh Knoll As cities plan for the future, many are asking how best to manage their urban landscapes. The Vibrant Cities Laboratory (VCL) has… Read More
Hurricane Michael left millions of acres of timber uprooted, broken, and prime for burning. In Florida, 72 million tons of timber – that's 2.5 million… Read More
This week, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies heard the USDA Forest Service's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget justification. Chairwoman… Read More
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To celebrate @smokey_bear’s 75th birthday, @GeocachingHQ is partnering with the three managers of Smokey's campaign—the @forestservice, #StateForesters, and the @AdCouncil—to create limited-edition trackable game pieces. JOIN THE FUN: geocaching.com/promotions/pro…
In Sarasota, #Florida, the @arborday and @FLForestService are giving away 250 trees to residents for free to help reduce their energy bills. READ ON via @ObserverGroup: yourobserver.com/article/city-t…
The @ARForestryComm is accepting applications for its “Shade #Trees on Playgrounds” program through May 3. Urban #forestry staff began the STOP program 16 years ago to help lower skin cancer risk. READ ON: camdenarknews.com/news/2019/apr/… | #HealthyTreesHealthyLives
#Women #landowners are key to sustainable #forest management. LEARN WHY via the latest @LeadershipNatur podcast: leadershipnature.com/podcasts/106-w…
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is just around the corner.... May 4th! #PreparednessDay projects make a big difference in avoiding #wildfire damages. LEARN MORE with this post by @NFPA on the #StateForesters blog: stateforesters.org/2019/04/16/wil…