On April 3, the National Association of State Foresters penned a letter to Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska thanking her for recognizing the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic on wildland fire management and urging Secretaries Sonny Perdue and David Bernhardt to adopt an aggressive initial attack strategy for the 2020 wildfire season. Read NASF's letter [read more]
With a letter sent on April 2, NASF was among several dozen organizations that urged congressional appropriations leadership to protect farm bill conservation program FY21 mandatory funding and provide robust discretionary funding and support for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field staff. The full text of the letter is linked below.
On March 23, the Forest-Climate Working Group, of which the National Association of State Foresters is a member, submitted a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies recommending investments in sound science, forest product innovation, and resources for private forest landowners. The full text of the letter is linked below.
On March 14, the Coalition Against Forest Pests, of which the National Association of State Foresters is a member, submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies asking for its support in adequately funding programs that help keep the nation’s forests healthy by preventing introduction and spread of invasive pests. [read more]
On March 19, 2020, the National Association of State Foresters submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding fiscal year (FY) 2021 funding for the USDA Forest Service. Click the link below to read NASF submitted testimony in full.
On March 10, 2020, the National Association of State Foresters submitted public comments to National Environmental Policy Act Council on Environmental Quality regarding its proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) published in the January 10, 2020 Federal Register. NASF welcomes CEQ’s effort to update and streamline NEPA review requirements for federal agencies. [read more]
On March 6, 2020, the National Association of State Foresters submitted testimony to the House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding fiscal year (FY) 2021 funding for the USDA Forest Service. Click the link below to read NASF submitted testimony in full.
The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) appreciates the leadership of Representative Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) in introducing the Trillion Trees Act (HR 5859) and recognizing forests and forest markets as environmental and economic solutions. Trees built America and are a strategic natural resource for meeting future challenges. Forests, forest management, and forest markets all should [read more]
President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget request shows some support for active forest management, but more investment is needed. WASHINGTON—While the Trump administration's FY 2021 proposed budget would support some active forest management, it would also significantly cut funding to critically important state and private forestry programs. In response, the National Association of [read more]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue honored by state foresters for his work to promote the health, resilience, and productivity of the nation's forests through shared stewardship. WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters presented U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue with a special award today, commemorating his leadership in advancing forest management priorities nationwide with [read more]
