August 17, 2026 Dear NASF Friends and Partners, It is with mixed emotions that the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) announces the planned retirement… Read More about “19 YEARS: NASF Celebrates Jay Farrell's Legacy Per Retirement Announcement”

NASF submitted comments on the Forest Service’s proposed Directive System changes, supporting efforts to improve consistency while emphasizing the importance of transparency, stakeholder engagement, and… Read More about “NASF submits comments on proposed Forest Service directive changes”

WASHINGTON—The partners behind the wildfire prevention legend Smokey Bear and his public service advertisement campaign—the longest running in United States history—are pleased to announce the… Read More about “Wildfire prevention partners announce 2026 Smokey Bear Awardees”

The USDA Forest Service (USFS) announcement of a sweeping restructuring plan is designed to sustain the agency responsible for the sustainability of America’s forests. The… Read More about “NASF Statement on 2026 USDA Forest Service Reorganization”

State Foresters across the nation applaud the Senate Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan work this morning to advance the landmark “Fix Our Forests Act” out of committee… Read More about “State Foresters Applaud Senate Agriculture Committee’s Bipartisan Advancement of "Fix Our Forests Act””

The USDA Forest Service has announced a $200 million investment in 58 projects across 22 states and two Tribes, supporting efforts to develop or update… Read More about “USDA Announces Round Three of Community Wildfire Defense Grant Project Funding”

The four cosponsors of the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year in recognition of their… Read More about “Nation's leading wildfire management group announce 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees”

The Wildfire Mitigation Awards Committee is pleased to invite nominations for 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. Wildfire mitigation is imperative for improving community resilience to wildfires.… Read More about “Now accepting nominations for 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Awards”

By Rick Oates, Alabama State Forester, and Chair of the National Association of State Foresters’ Forest Markets Committee In honor of National Forest Products Week,… Read More about “Celebrating the Importance of Forest Markets During National Forest Products Week”

Please join us in welcoming the 2025 James Hubbard Intern for Policy, Colin Reese! Originally from northwest Wyoming, Colin is a rising senior at Michigan… Read More about “Meet NASF's 2025 summer intern Colin Reese!”

Authored by Rick Oates, Alabama State Forester, and Chair of the National Association of State Foresters’ Forest Markets Committee In honor of National Forest Products… Read More about “Celebrating the Importance of Forest Markets During National Forest Products Week”

Guest post by Puerto Rico State Forester Darien López Ocasio. Located in the outskirts of Puerto Rico's central mountain range, the Susúa State Forest extends through… Read More about “Puerto Rico joins the national celebration of Smokey's 80th birthday”

The 2024 James Hubbard Intern for Policy and Communications is here! Please join us in welcoming McKenzee Kositzke to the NASF team. Mckenzee is currently… Read More about “Meet NASF's summer intern McKenzee Kositzke!”