Established in 1920, the National Association of State Foresters is a non-profit organization composed of the directors of forestry agencies in the 50 states, five U.S. territories, three nations in compacts of free association with the U.S., and the District of Columbia. Our members manage and protect state and private forests, which encompass nearly two-thirds of all forests nationwide.
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American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands
NASF Responds: “A Warmly Welcomed and Sorely Needed Down-Payment” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on March 21, 2023 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest… Read More about “Biden-Harris Administration Invests $197M to Address Wildfire Risk Across State, Private and Tribal Lands”
State Foresters Recognize Pros and Cons of President's FY24 Budget Request WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the President’s FY24 Budget Request is unveiled, State Foresters recognize the merit… Read More about “State Foresters Recognize Pros and Cons of President's FY24 Budget Request”
PA State Forester and NASF Treasurer Ellen Shultzabarger delivered expert testimony in advocacy of the National Association of State Foresters' 2023 Farm Bill priorities. WASHINGTON,… Read More about “PA State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger testifies at the first hearing of newly formed House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry”
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 groups name 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees”
The latest report on the nationwide use of prescribed burning from the National Association of State Foresters and the Coalition of Prescribed Fire Councils reveals… Read More about “Partners publish 2021 report on prescribed fire use in the U.S.”
The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) and the Coalition of Prescribed Fire Councils (CPFC) worked collaboratively to produce the 2021 National Prescribed Fire Use… Read More about “2021 Prescribed Fire Use Report”
This blog post is contributed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service as a case study illustrating one state’s approach to forest carbon… Read More about “Collaborating to bring carbon markets to family forest landowners”
By Russell Bozeman, Mississippi state forester and NASF Forest Markets Committee chair In honor of National Forest Products Week, we’ve been celebrating the value of forest… Read More about “What a week it's been celebrating forest products!”
The Wildfire Mitigation Awards Committee is pleased to invite nominations for 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. Established in 2014, the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards program recognizes… Read More about “Now accepting nominations for 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awards”
By Eli Lewis | This blog is a cross-post and will appear in the Fall 2022 edition of the National Woodlands Magazine. Last month I… Read More about “What we can learn from California's Dixie and Northern Complex Fires”
A call for proposals from the Arbor Day Foundation to NASF members: Since 1990, the Arbor Day Foundation has worked with federal, state, and local… Read More about “Arbor Day now accepting proposals for large-scale tree planting projects”
By Grant Peterson If you read my introductory blog post, you might remember that I’m a dendrology nut. While I do owe my dendrology class… Read More about “Intern Grant Peterson says farewell to NASF after productive summer”
The Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the nominations period for 2023 Smokey Bear Awards. In the world of… Read More about “Nominations period for the 2023 Smokey Bear Awards opens”
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While we love seeing cherry trees in bloom, most aren't native to the U.S. However, the black cherry tree (Prunus serotina) is commonly found across the eastern U.S. and is an incredible resource!
Cherry blossom trees are in peak bloom in Washington, D.C.! To predict when the blossoms will be fullest, foresters track the phases of the buds growing into flowers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s @forestservice is investing $197 million in projects across 22 states and seven tribes as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program to help address the nation's wildfire crisis. Read more here: ow.ly/FM3150Np5JE
Happy International Day of Forests! State forestry stretches far and wide across 50 states, five territories, three nations in compacts of free association and Washington, D.C. Can you guess which states these forests are located in?
Forested lands across the U.S. are undergoing drastic changes from threats like invasive species and wildfires. #StateForesters keeps you up to date with the latest forestry news. Read our weekly newsletter (and subscribe!) here: ow.ly/69r650NmzJa
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 While you may know that four-leaf clovers are considered lucky, some people believe citrus trees also bring good fortune! The round, yellow-orange fruits resemble gold coins—and taste good too! 🍊
The Biden admin's FY24 budget request is out. While NASF applauds the modest but crucial increases for key State, Private and Tribal Forestry programs, we've noted several missed opportunities where the budget falls short. Read all the pros and cons here: ow.ly/eMRn50NjYzz
Last week, Pennsylvania State Forester and NASF treasurer Ellen Shultzabarger made history as the first witness to testify before the newly formed House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry. Read more in this week's newsletter: ow.ly/B4gZ50NgLBJ
RT @usfs_r9: Healthy forests don't happen by chance. It takes collaboration, forward thinking, & the best science available. Want to learn…
Every five years, Congress passes a massive package of legislation known as the "farm bill." The forestry section of the package covers everything from forest markets to invasive species.