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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NASF, the National Volunteer Fire Council, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Congressional Fire Services Institute have sent letters to appropriations leadership in… Read More
On April 15, 2019, the National Association of State Foresters submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's revised definition of waters of the United States,… Read More
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
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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WOW! @WesternForester put on a tremendous meeting this week in #Hawaii all about #forestry communications. Take a look! And see if you can spot NASF President and Missouri #StateForester Lisa Allen 🌲🌳
NASF is hiring! Check out the full job description for the "Centennial Challenge Coordinator" contract position on our job board: stateforesters.org/job/centennial…
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…