On Monday, September 29, the National Association of State Foresters joined the USDA Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) in signing a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that defines future goals and cooperative activities between the four organizations. The MoU was signed at NASF's Annual Meeting in Hyannis, MA, and is intended to strengthen cooperation in the interest of forestry-related conservation assistance delivered to private landowners. Improved coordination will sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America's private working lands.