Although the Smokey Bear pocket planner is available for order through next year, don't miss the opportunity to customize your order! Planner covers can be customized with your agency/organization name on orders of 1000 or more for an additional fee of $200. The deadline for custom orders is Monday, October 15. All calendars ship to [read more]
NASF has published the 2012 Annual Report. This year's theme is Partnerships Take Root, a reference to the importance of how partnerships anchor NASF and state foresters to a larger forest community. The report highlights the value our members add to their communities and the nation, strides made through policy work and communications regarding our [read more]
Attendees showed up early and stayed late for the 16th annual Bugfest hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC. The Southern Research Station (SRS) was a co-sponsor of this year’s event, trapping lots of interest in the Station’s Bad Bugs in the Forest exhibit. The exhibit’s mock FBI “wanted” posters [read more]
Each year NASF updates and offers a new version of their Smokey Bear pocket Planner. The 2013 edition is now available for pre-order. Better than your iPhone or Android, this pocket-sized (3.5”x5”) calendar is a favorite of firefighters, foresters or anyone needing a handy calendar in the field. Planner covers can be customized with your [read more]
Are you interested in issues important to the forestry industry? Do you like keeping up on the most current information about wildfires, forest markets, urban forestry and all other things forest? Whether you are a forester, student, partner or just love the outdoors, NASF has the perfect way to stay connected! Just "Like" us on [read more]
The NASF Fire Committee, chaired by Florida State Forester Jim Karels, has released the 2012 National Prescribed Fire Use Survey Report produced in collaboration with the Coalition of Prescribed Fire Councils. When applied appropriately in fire-dependent ecosystems, prescribed fire maintains forest health and function, provides habitat for wildlife populations, enhances soil and water conservation, and [read more]
Have an event coming up? Are you educating a group about wildfire safety or native trees? NASF has the perfect resource for you! Visit the NASF online store to find Smokey Bear posters, pencils, rulers, key chains and other giveaways, as well as a variety of educational state tree posters and notecards. Whether you are [read more]
The Forest Service is offering a new series of webinars focused on planning for growth and open space. Participants will hear from experts about issues facing our forestlands – both public and private - and learn about opportunities and strategies to conserve open space through a series of monthly webinars. All are welcome to participate!
