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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American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands
On March 14, the Coalition Against Forest Pests, of which the National Association of State Foresters is a member, submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations… Read More
On March 19, 2020, the National Association of State Foresters submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding fiscal… Read More
On March 10, 2020, the National Association of State Foresters submitted public comments to National Environmental Policy Act Council on Environmental Quality regarding its proposed… Read More
On March 6, 2020, the National Association of State Foresters submitted testimony to the House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding fiscal year… Read More
Wow! The 2020 Smokey Bear Pocket Planners sold out quick! We won’t be doing a reprint of 2020 planners, but there’s good news for next… Read More
Just a few weeks ago, the Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) hosted their annual Communications Network Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Forestry agency… Read More
The Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition (SUFC) held its 15th annual meeting last week at the University of Virginia Darden Sands Family Grounds in Arlington, Virginia.… Read More
The National Association of State Foresters has launched NASF100.org, your one-stop-shop for celebrating 100 years of forest protection. 1. Check out your state's Centennial Challenge… Read More
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Before you read this week in 🌲 and 🔥 news, we've got to ask: have you taken a #walk outside recently? Spending some time in fresh air exposed to trees is A-OK with the CDC and important to your well-being. The news will be here when you get back: bit.ly/3dfqUPe
#DYK that forests are home to 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity? Happy International Day of Forests! This year, the United Nations' #IntlForestDay honors #forests and all the #biodiversity they support worldwide.
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