Press Releases

WASHINGTON—With the announcement that Sonny Perdue has been confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, the National Association of State Foresters issued the following statement: “The National Association of State Foresters looks forward to working with our new Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Through strong partnerships with the Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, both agencies under [read more]

WASHINGTON—Citing the need to continue to support rural communities, rural jobs, private forest owners, and the economic and environmental benefits forests provide, 42 organization's participating in the Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition today released a letter outlining initial priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill. From our nation’s forests, we manufacture over $200 billion in products annually, [read more]

WASHINGTON—Following the announcement of president-elect Donald J. Trump’s nomination of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue for the Secretary of Agriculture, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) issued the following statement: “The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) looks forward to working with Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary. In conjunction with the State and Private [read more]

Individuals, organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildland fire protection. WASHINGTON—The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has announced the 2017 Wildfire Mitigation Award winners. Established in 2014, the awards are the highest commendation for innovation and leadership displayed by individuals and organizations committed to wildfire mitigation. The Wildfire Mitigation Awards are sponsored by the National [read more]

ARLINGTON, Va.— With the bipartisan energy bill now stalled in Congress, time has run out for a permanent and comprehensive fire funding solution to be enacted this year. A fire funding fix was included in the most final drafts of the energy bill, but the House of Representatives concluded its business for the year without [read more]

Co-founder of Working Forests Caucus honored at NASF Partners Reception in Washington. WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) today presented Congressman Bruce Westerman of Arkansas with the 2016 Bernard L. Orell Award at the NASF Partners Reception in Washington, DC. Rep. Westerman is a Yale School of Forestry-educated forester and is the only professional [read more]

State forestry agencies poised to support the new administration and protect America’s trees and forests. WASHINGTON—With the news that Donald J. Trump has been elected the next president of the United States, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) issues the following statement. “State Foresters and their partners look forward to working closely with the [read more]

WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters and the NASF Foundation are pleased to announce that its signature internship program will be renamed the NASF Foundation James Hubbard Internship for Policy and Communications. James (“Jim”) Hubbard worked for the Colorado Forest Service for 35 years, serving as State Forester for the final 20 of those years [read more]

WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters is pleased to welcome Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser as its new president. Crapser, State Forester since 2003, brings to the table decades of experience with wildfire issues, community forestry, forest stewardship and other important issues for America’s trees and forests. Crapser succeeds Wisconsin State Forester, Paul DeLong. “This [read more]

Nine individuals honored at 2016 NASF Annual Meeting in Savannah. SAVANNAH, Ga.—The National Association of State Foresters today presented achievement awards to nine individuals who have made outstanding contributions in wildland fire protection, urban and community forestry, forest management and overall leadership. The awards were presented at the 2016 NASF annual meeting in Savannah, Georgia. [read more]