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April 27, 2023

Over 70 organizations join NASF in letter to Congress requesting $22 million in funding for FY24 Forest Stewardship Program

Over 70 organizations signed onto a letter drafted and delivered by the National Association of State Foresters to the leaders of the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies to recommend funding the Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) for fiscal year 2024 at $22 million, a $9.5 million increase over the FY [read more]

April 26, 2023

State foresters, allied organizations pen letter to House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies concerning FY24 Interior Appropriations

In a letter to Chairman Mike Simpson and Ranking Member Chellie Pingree of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) and six allied organizations requested a total of $79 million for the State Fire Assistance Program and $22 million for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program for [read more]

April 26, 2023

State foresters, allied organizations pen letter to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry concerning Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act of 2023

In a letter sent to Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry in support of the Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act of 2023. America’s trees and forests are a strategic national resource with vast potential as solutions for climate change, public health, and economic challenges. This [read more]

April 12, 2023

State forestry agencies welcome $250M in new funding for urban and community forestry

WASHINGTON, D.C.—State Foresters welcomed today's announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that nearly $250M will be provided to state forestry agencies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for the expansion of Urban and Community Forestry programs. This remarkable funding opportunity demonstrates the USDA’s confidence in state foresters and local communities as custodians of [read more]

April 4, 2023

Kansas State Forester Jason Hartman testifies before Senate Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources

At a hearing held by the Senate Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources in March 2023, Kansas State Forester and NASF Executive Committee member Jason Hartman testified on behalf of NASF regarding several opportunities to conserve and enhance America’s forests through the next Farm Bill. State foresters recognize the Farm Bill as a [read more]

April 4, 2023

NASF Treasurer and Pennsylvania State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger testifies before House subcommittee on 2023 Farm Bill priorities.

At a hearing held by the House Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Forestry in March 2023, NASF Treasurer and Pennsylvania State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger testified on behalf of NASF regarding several opportunities to conserve and enhance America’s forests through the next Farm Bill. State foresters recognize the Farm Bill as a unique opportunity to support rural America’s economic [read more]

March 31, 2023

KS State Forester Jason Hartman Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Subcommittee

Kansas State Forester Jason Hartman Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate Forestry and Natural Resources WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, on behalf of the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), Kansas State Forester Jason Hartman joined representatives from the Nature Conservancy, Neiman Enterprises, National Alliance of Forest Owners and the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute to testify [read more]

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Save the Date! NASF 2023 Annual Meeting: September 18-21 / Baton Rouge, LA

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