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
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”
As part of the association’s annual partners' reception, the National Association of State Foresters presented the 2022 John “Chris” Maisch Award and the 2022 President’s… Read More about “NASF honors Michigan senator, Wyoming state forester for contributions to America's forests”
The association's tree story on the cultural significance of coconut trees, or “niu,” has garnered critical acclaim and considerable media attention over the last six… Read More about “State foresters' 'Kumu Niu' wins Jackson Wild Award, appears in numerous film festivals”
In a letter to congressional leadership today, a coalition of seven urged greater support for the State Fire Capacity Program (SFC, formerly State Fire Assistance)… Read More about “Coalition writes to congressional leadership in support of state and volunteer wildland firefighting”
In a letter sent to USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore today, four organizations asked that the $160 million included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law… Read More about “State foresters, allied organizations pen letter to Forest Service chief concerning GNA”
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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Last week, NASF photo fellow @stephenleo1982 visited @NevadaForestry to get a first-hand look at state forestry projects, including tree felling, forest thinning, and white pine bark beetle infestations. Photos are published on our Flickr page 📸
When it comes to health, forests sometimes need a prescription! Prescribed fire is a forest management technique applied by trained and certified professionals to reduce hazardous fuels. 🔥
What do foresters do in the winter? Lots! ❄️ Prescribed fire can be done in cold, wet weather. 🪲 Many invasive pests are dormant, reducing the risk of spread when removing infested trees. 🪵 Some may conduct timber harvests while the ground is hard and wildlife is inactive.
How are recent major storms impacting forests? 🌧 Find out how weather affects forests and get all your forestry news in NASF's weekly newsletter: mailchi.mp/stateforesters….
NASF is proud to have worked closely with @forestservice to develop a plan to protect and enhance landscapes most threatened by catastrophic wildfires. The 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy is a big step toward safer, more fire-resilient forests and communities across the country.
Winter is an excellent time for forest health projects! 🪲🌳 Many destructive pests are dormant in winter, allowing foresters to slow or stop the spread of their damage to an individual tree or a small area of a forest.
What tree are you?! 🌳 Trees can have "personality"—from how they look to their preferred environments. Foresters and arborists consider these factors before planting trees or making recommendations to landowners. Can you relate to the "personalities" of any of these trees?
If you want to have the happiest job on Earth, consider working in forestry! 🌳🌲 The Bureau of Labor Statistics American Time Use Survey finds that forestry professionals are happiest in their jobs than workers in any other industry. 😁
Despite the cold, winter is still a great time to explore the forest! Check your state's forestry agency website for winter recreation opportunities in your area 🌲❄️⛷
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