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August 1, 2023

STATE FORESTERS WELCOME RENEWED INVITATION FOR COMMUNITY WILDFIRE DEFENSE GRANTS

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On July 31, 2023, State Foresters lauded Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is accepting applications for this year’s edition of the $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. Launched in July of 2022, the newly established program has already demonstrated itself as a distinct asset in [read more]

July 13, 2023

Oklahoma State Forester Provides Expert Testimony on Enhancing Wildfire Prediction and Response Coordination to U.S. House Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On July 12, 2023, Oklahoma State Forester Mark Goeller shared his expertise on enhancing wildfire prediction and response coordination before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. As Canadian wildfires dominate discussion, wildfires, their rampant devastation and impact on air quality are gripping the attention of communities around the world. Goeller pointed to Oklahoma’s collaboration with the [read more]

June 30, 2023

USDA ANNOUNCES $188M INVESTMENT IN NATION'S FORESTRY LEGACY PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a remarkable investment to conserve some of the nation's most economically and ecologically significant forestlands to the tune of $188 million. Provided through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, these funds will support 34 conservation projects over more than 245,000 acres of the nation's [read more]

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]

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

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