The National Association of State Foresters Foundation (NASFF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that was established in 1983 by state foresters to promote and advance state and private forestry in the United States. The foundation supports educational initiatives that foster and recognize state forestry agency leadership in promoting healthy, well-managed forests, including:
James Hubbard Internship for Policy and Communications
Since 1999, the NASF Foundation has supported on-the-job experience for graduate and undergraduate students with its internship program for emerging leaders in forestry.
Executive fellowship at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government
In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, the NASF Foundation provides two senior-level state forestry agency employees with an all-expenses paid, three-week-long fellowship in strategic management and financial stewardship every year.
Photo Fellowship
Each year, the NASF Foundation awards a fellowship to a talented photographer. These fellows traverse the country, capturing photos that help tell the compelling story of state and private forestry.
Support the Foundation and Its Efforts: Donate Today
Your donation to the NASF Foundation supports educational initiatives that foster leadership for current and future members of the state forestry community. Please consider making a donation today. We recognize four levels of giving with expertly crafted lapel pins:
Level 1: $100 tree lapel pin
Level 2: $500 leaf lapel pin
Level 3: $2,500 oak leaf lapel pin
Level 4: $5,000 oak leaf with diamond lapel pin
Foundation Board Officers
Chair Tom Boggus, Former State Forester of Texas
Treasurer and Vice Chair of Investments Michael Buck, Former State Forester of Hawaii
Vice Chair of Audits Larry Kotchman, Former State Forester of North Dakota
Vice Chair Earl Eutsler, State Forester of the District of Columbia
Foundation Board Members
Ellen Shultzabarger, State Forester of Pennsylvania
Forrest Boe, Former State Forester of Minnesota
George Geissler, State Forester of Washington
Jason Hartman, State Forester of Kansas
Scott Phillips, State Forester of South Carolina
Tim Lowrimore, State Forester of Georgia
Foundation Members-At-Large
Christopher Martin, State Forester of Connecticut
Don VanHassent, Former State Forester of Maryland
Patty Cormier, State Forester of Maine
David Tenney, State Forester of Arizona
Kacey KC, State Forester of Nevada
Chris Maisch, Former State Forester of Alaska
Tom Claeys, State Forester of North Dakota
Al Davis, State Forester of Texas
Scott Bissette, Assistant Commissioner of the North Carolina Forest Service
Jim Karels, Former State Forester of Florida
Foundation Staff
Executive Director Katie Forman-Cook