The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) unveiled the 2015-16 NASF annual report today at its meeting in Savannah, Georgia. From city streets to remote mountainsides, trees connect a forested ecosystem that connects with people in countless ways. This is the essence of NASF's work, and the association is pleased to share recent accomplishments through this publication. Trees [read more]
The National Association of State Foresters is now accepting pre-orders for a customized cover of its best-selling Smokey Bear pocket planner. The 2017 cover features a portion of the classic artwork "Nature's Gold Medal Winner" by Virginia artist Rudolph Wendelin. Be a champion for wildfire prevention and customize the 2017 Smokey Bear pocket planner for your outreach events. In [read more]
National Forest Foundation offers $100,000 in prize money for innovative business concepts that advance National Forest health By Greg M. Peters, Director of Communications, National Forest Foundation Our 193-million-acre National Forest System is an incredible asset for our country. These public lands provide clean water to more than 100 million Americans, host abundant wildlife and [read more]
By Jessica Hernandez Would you like to spend the last few days of summer under the canopy of Savannah's grand oak trees? We invite you to register to join State Foresters for the NASF annual meeting September 19-22. Earlier this month we wrote about the history and layout of the city. This week we're focused on the multitude [read more]
By Jessica Hernandez Last week we wrote about forestry throughout the state of Georgia. This week are taking the time share some of the history, beauty, and charm of the beloved coastal city of Savannah! NASF’s annual meeting will take place in this beautiful forested city from September 19-22. Savannah has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as [read more]
In partnership with the Southeastern Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy Coordinator, the office of the Southern Regional Extension Forester (SREF) is pleased to announce the updated Southeastern Strategy website, now with new resources that serve to increase landscape resiliency and community protection and ensure a safe, effective and risk-based fire response. Southernwildfire.net provides wildland fire news, success stories, recommended activities, and [read more]
By Jessica Hernandez Ever dreamed of visiting the enchanting city of Savannah, Georgia? Well now is your chance! NASF’s 2016 annual meeting will be held in this historic city from September 19-22. Of Georgia’s 37 million acres of land area, 24.8 million acres is forest land. More than 24 million acres are timberlands available for commercial use, [read more]
