By Ryan Martini State Foresters congratulate USDA Secretary Designee Sonny Perdue on his nomination. "The nation’s 59 State and Territorial Foresters that comprise the National Association of State Foresters are poised to work with [Sonny Perdue] in using America’s forested green infrastructure to help make America great again," Bill Crapser, NASF President and Wyoming State Forester, said in [read more]
The tree canopy of downtown Charleston, West Virginia will provide a backdrop for the nation's largest gathering of State Foresters, September 18-21, 2017. NASF's 2017 Annual Meeting will be held at the Charleston Marriott Town Center with exceptional opportunities for networking, learning and a technical tour already scheduled. Exhibit booths and sponsorships are available. Reserve your space [read more]
By Emily Bazydlo In recent weeks, 13 wildfires have burned more than 110,000 acres in the southeastern United States. Even with the winter solstice about two weeks away, Georgia and Tennessee are still battling large wildfires. Tragically, at least 14 people lost their lives in the Tennessee wildfires which are confirmed to have been human-caused. State [read more]
As the 114th Congress concludes another session, State Foresters were on Capitol Hill this week to speak with their members about policies that will conserve, protect and enhance America’s trees and forests. Ten State Foresters visited more than 20 offices to ask members to consider the following recommendations: Pass a wildfire funding and federal forest [read more]
Trees and forests built America and are essential for the nation’s growth and success. State forestry agencies are poised to support the new presidential administration. The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) is pleased to provide the Donald Trump Administration and Congress with recommendations for capitalizing on the benefits of trees and forests. Trees and [read more]
Fred Souba Jr. has been appointed Chief State Forester by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The 40 year forest industry veteran will also serve as administrator for the DNR Division of Forestry. Currently the owner and Senior Consultant of ProVision Forestry LLC, Souba brings a vast and unique set of skills and forestry experience to [read more]
By Emily Bazydlo The ecologically valuable Anacostia River in Maryland and Washington, DC, once known widely for high levels of pollution, is recovering thanks to the power of local partnerships. A main source of pollution in the Anacostia is stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is rainfall that flows over the ground surface and is the number [read more]
By Emily Bazydlo On a normal day, walking into the National Building Museum in Washington, DC brings a sense of awe, and the two large wooden panels on the main museum floor add to it. The two-story high panels advertise one of the museums new exhibits, Timber City. The Timber City exhibit showcases elegant models [read more]
Urban and community forests provide essential benefits we cannot live without. My Tree—Our Forest®, NASF's urban and community forestry campaign, aims to increase public understanding about the benefits that healthy forests offer to communities across the United States and the role that state forestry agencies play in protecting the nation’s urban trees. Download the new My Tree—Our Forest fact sheet for [read more]
The Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) Campaign is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Smokey Bear Awards. This prestigious awards program recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding service in wildfire prevention programs. Be a champion for wildfire prevention and nominate an award-winning individual or organization today. Additional information is available at www.smokeybear.com/awards.
