The 2014 State Foresters by the Numbers report summarizes biennial survey data reported by state forestry agencies. This report illustrates key information about state and private forests in the United States and the roles State Foresters and their agencies play in conserving, protecting, and enhancing these important natural resources.
WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters is extremely disappointed in Congress' inability to arrive at a compromise that addresses wildland fire funding and forest management reforms. Paul DeLong, Wisconsin State Forester and President of the National Association of State Foresters said today: “State Foresters are disappointed by this missed opportunity to fix the wildfire funding [read more]
WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) continues to closely follow Congressional negotiations that address wildland fire funding and forest management reforms. Jay Farrell, Executive Director of the National Association of State Foresters said today: “State Foresters, who direct the nation’s state forestry agencies, urge leaders in Congress to act now and support a fire [read more]
WASHINGTON—The National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Association of State Foresters recently announced a partnership to promote active forest management for the benefit of the nation’s forests and wildlife. “The agreement with NASF will further opportunities to collaborate on mutually beneficial forest management projects,” said NWTF Chief Conservation Officer Becky Humphries. “If we hope [read more]
The 2014-15 Annual Report illustrates NASF member accomplishments from the previous year and highlights the theme "Adapting to Change."
WASHINGTON—The USDA Forest Service has begun the first of two transfer increments, to total up to $450 million, from other programs within the agency in order to fund wildfire suppression. National Association of State Foresters President and Florida State Forester Jim Karels said today: “As the United States continues to experience historic wildfire activity, state [read more]
WASHINGTON—As the western United States continues to experience significant wildland fire activity, state forestry agencies are working around-the-clock with their partners in fire suppression. State Foresters—the directors of state forestry agencies—allocate resources, ensure public information and safety, and provide technical expertise and personnel needed to fight fires safely and effectively. State and local resources are first [read more]
WASHINGTON—The National Association of State Foresters appreciates the steps taken by Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-4) and his colleagues in the House of Representatives Thursday to pass Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 (H.R. 2647). Jim Karels, National Association of State Foresters president and Florida State Forester, said today: “State Foresters have a strong interest in [read more]
Today the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a final rule defining waters of the United States (WOTUS), which sets the bounds of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. In November, NASF provided comment to the agencies on the proposed rule and Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox testified before the [read more]
WASHINGTON—In recognition of Earth Day, the National Association for State Foresters has released a report on forestry best management practices (BMPs) for water quality in each state. State forestry agencies have been developing BMPs since the 1970s, building a reliable set of standards that help protect local water quality when undertaking silvicultural activities. “Best management practices are an [read more]
