NASF, other conservation groups raise concern over problematic RCPP language
In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, NASF and a long list of other conservation organizations raised concerns regarding a major change to the… Read More
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NASF backs bipartisan Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act
In two letters, the National Association of State Foresters has offered its support for the "Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020," a bipartisan… Read More
State foresters elect new executive committee members
WASHINGTON—At their virtual annual meeting today, the nation’s state and territorial foresters elected a new slate of officers to the National Association of State Foresters’… Read More
State foresters send letter in thanks to lawmaker behind ESA reform bill
Today, the National Association of State Foresters expressed its appreciation to Senator John Barrasso, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, for introducing… Read More
NASF signs on in support of REPLANT Act
The National Association of State Foresters signed onto a letter today in support of the bipartisan REPLANT Act (S. 4357 and H.R. 7843). The bill… Read More
Annual Report, 2020
The 2019-2020 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
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Iowa DNR rises to meet derecho challenges, helps Iowans and their trees recover
By Emma Hanigan On August 10th, a derecho—best described as an inland hurricane—swept through eastern Iowa and left behind widespread destruction. The Iowa Department of… Read More
Arbor Day Foundation seeks tree planting project proposals
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
State budget shortfalls could have a devastating impact on state forestry agencies
By Tyler Hoguet and Whitney Forman-Cook | This blog is a cross-post and will appear in the Autumn 2020 edition of the National Woodlands Magazine.… Read More
A remarkable summer with NASF (from afar)
By Tyler Hoguet This summer has truly been unique in so many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic placed much of life on hold, and for many… Read More
Nominations period for 2021 Smokey Bear Awards opens
The Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the nominations period for 2021 Smokey Bear Awards. In the world of… Read More
1t.org: An ambitious plan for global reforestation
By Tyler Hoguet The World Economic Forum (WEF) launched 1t.org in January 2020 and has since helped establish Trillion Tree chapters across the globe, including… Read More
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This week #StateForesters met virtually for their 100th annual meeting to approve policy resolutions for the association and to elect their 2021 leadership team. Check out NASF's Friday newsletter for more NASF updates and #forestry news from your state!: mailchi.mp/stateforesters…
Hot off the press! It's our annual report for 2020. Check out what #StateForesters have been up to over the last 12 months: stateforesters.org/newsroom/annua…