The longest tenured Virginia Department of Forestry employee ever, Billy Apperson, is retiring after almost 50 years and an illustrious career with the department. In an effort to recognize his pivotal role in one of the most astounding restoration efforts ever undertaken in Virginia, bringing back the longleaf pine, the department wanted to honor his [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]
NASF joined a group of invited experts at the first forest health summit between the U.S. and Canada, held on June 28, 2012 in Washington, DC. The summit gave both countries the opportunity to discuss common concerns such as invasive species and identify priorities and recommendations for senior officials. The mountain pine beetle and emerald [read more]
