By Parker Jones Wyoming State Forester and NASF immediate past president Bill Crapser testified this morning at Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing on a legislative discussion draft of the Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2017. Crapser spoke about the need for active forest management on federal forest lands. The draft bill includes expanded uses for [read more]
By Parker Jones Today Jim Karels, Florida State Forester and Chair of the NASF Wildland Fire Committee, testified before the United States House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. Along with three other witnesses, Karels provided insight on active forest management techniques and other ways to prevent catastrophic wildfire. The focus of the hearing was [read more]
CHARLESTON, W.V.—The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) presented achievement awards to six individuals who have made outstanding contributions in wildland fire protection, forest management, partnership engagement, and overall forestry leadership. The awards were presented at the 2017 NASF annual meeting in Charleston, West Virginia. This year’s award winners are individuals who work to protect [read more]
The NASF Annual Report highlights accomplishments by the nation's 59 State Foresters and their staffs to advance policy, communications, and operations priorities that help protect and enhance America's "green infrastructure": trees.
WASHINGTON—Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has named Tony Tooke the next Chief of the USDA Forest Service. The National Association of State Foresters congratulates Chief Tooke on his appointment and gives thanks to outgoing Chief Thomas Tidwell for his leadership and service. Chief Tidwell announced his retirement on August 18 and will retire September 1. “Tony [read more]
WASHINGTON—USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today announced his retirement after decades of public service as a natural resources management professional with the agency. “State Foresters want to thank Chief Thomas Tidwell for his service to the nation’s forests. Chief Tidwell is a tireless champion for active forest management in order to increase resilience in [read more]
Haga clic aquí para ver el comunicado de prensa en español. WASHINGTON—In honor of Smokey Bear’s 73rd birthday, the Ad Council, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters launched new digital-first videos and artwork inspired by beloved Smokey Bear posters to raise awareness of lesser known wildfire starts in an effort to decrease human-caused [read more]
The Forests in the Farm Bill (FIFB) Coalition, which includes 100 forest groups, released its forest-related recommendations that would improve the next Farm Bill's ability to support private and family-owned forests and the benefits they provide.
WASHINGTON—As Congress begins writing the next iteration of the Farm Bill, the Forests in the Farm Bill (FIFB) Coalition today released a set of forest-related recommendations that would improve the bill’s ability to support private and family-owned forests and the benefits they provide. Private owners own half of the forests in the U.S. These forests play an [read more]
Through the National Association of State Foresters' 2018 Farm Bill policy platform, State Foresters urge leaders in Congress to prioritize the following issues: Enhancement of public and private forest management; Growth of community trees and public support for forestry; Protection of forests from threats; Expanded and diversified forest markets; A strengthened role of State Foresters [read more]
