Communities At Risk Report, 2018
This Communities At Risk Report provides a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness, and capacity using the latest USDA Forest Service National Fire Plan… Read More
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. Our members manage and protect state and private forests, which encompass nearly two-thirds of the nation's forests.
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NASF sends support for VFA, SFA in letters to Congress
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
NASF comments on revised WOTUS definition
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
Smokey Bear celebrates 75th birthday with celebrity friends in animated emoji campaign
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
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NASF Urban and Community Forestry Committee members gather in Richmond for 2019 meeting
By Josh Knoll This week, members of the NASF Urban and Community Forestry Committee traveled to historic Richmond, Virginia, for the chance to share ideas,… Read More
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: A time to celebrate and educate!
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
Vibrant Cities Lab: Resources for urban forestry, green infrastructure
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's big affect on timber resources, wildfire risk in Florida and Georgia
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
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#Forests in Alaska are up against a serious outbreak of spruce bark beetles. The @forestservice says the infestation has now spread to 910,000 acres across the Kenai Peninsula. adn.com/opinions/2019/…
.@UtahFFSL has entered into a #SharedStewardship agreement with the @forestservice to boost #ForestHealth by mitigating the #wildfire risk associated with drought, #ClimateChange, and beetle infestations. READ ON via @SaltLakeTribBRK: sltrib.com/news/environme…
#Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill requiring the @OregonDepartmentofForestry to annually report to the state's legislature on its extensive work to protect communities from #wildfires. bendbulletin.com/home/7179866-1…
We’re at the @NationalZoo celebrating @smokey_bear’s 75th birthday! The folks behind Smokey (#StateForesters, @forestservice, and @AdCouncil) invite you to enjoy the new Smokey exhibit this summer and post your photos with the tag #SmokeyBear75