During the 2013 NASF Annual Meeting this week in Hot Springs, Virginia, the NASF Foundation showcased the work done by the 2013 Photography Fellow. The photography fellow, Joel Prince, was sponsored by the Foundation to travel to five states (Virginia, South Carolina, Kansas, Oregon and Maine) to capture images that embody this year's theme "Embrace [read more]
NASF is pleased to announce that Brent Keith has joined NASF as Director of Forest Policy. Following the departure of NASF Senior Policy Director Jake Donnay in July, Brent stepped up to serve in an acting capacity. Brent’s first official day as a NASF employee will be September 16. Prior to joining NASF, Brent spent [read more]
With a full-color cover, Smokey is ready to be your handy helper in the field. A favorite of firefighters, foresters and more, this handy planner easily fits in your pocket! You can also order planners with custom covers in quantities over 1,000. Remember that the deadline for custom orders is September 30. While you are [read more]
NASF Senior Policy Director Jake Donnay has taken a position with the USDA Forest Service's Washington office as a Legislative Affairs Specialist beginning next Monday, July 29. Jake has been with NASF for five years and is true asset to the Association, raising the profile and reputation of NASF at the national level. Although he [read more]
The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) is requesting proposals from qualified firms/consultants to develop and implement a multi-tiered communications effort surrounding a set of state forestry statistics. This year's survey will examine data submitted by state forestry agencies for the 2012 fiscal year and will build on the information gathered during previous surveys. Interested [read more]
NASF sent House Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Peterson a letter this week thanking them for their commitment to forestry and conservation issues in House version of the 2012 Farm Bill (HR 2642). The letter highlighted the important role of State Foresters in delivering programs that benefit more than two-thirds of America's forests [read more]
NASF sent Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran a letter this week thanking them for their commitment to forestry and conservation issues in Senate version of the 2012 Farm Bill (S 954). The letter highlighted the important role of State Foresters in delivering programs that benefit more than two-thirds of America's forests [read more]
NASF joined more than 530 farm, conservation, energy and rural organizations this week to urge House Speaker John Boehner to bring the five-year farm bill back to the House floor when Congress returns after its Fourth of July break. "It is vital for the House to try once again to bring together a broad coalition [read more]
With support from the NASF Foundation and NASF have chosen the 2013 Photography Fellow. This year's fellow, Joel Prince of Ohio, was chosen from a pool of candidates who submitted their applications and portfolios earlier this month. The theme for this year's photo fellowship is "Embrace the Possibilities." "The phrase, “Embrace the Possibilities,” immediately stirs [read more]
In response to this week's address on climate change by President Obama, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) issued the press release urging the Administration to maintain a key role for forests in mitigating and adapting to the effects of a changing climate. NASF also took the opportunity to share important information regarding the [read more]
