The Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) has announced that Kelsey Delaney, Projects Director, has accepted the position of CWSF Forest Policy Director. Kelsey has been an asset to the organization since joining in March 2013. Prior to joining the CWSF, Kelsey held several positions within the Society of American Foresters, most recently serving as [read more]
Each year NASF releases an annual report highlighting the work of the association during the previous year. The report outlines communications, policy, committee work, partners and coalitions and the management of the association. For more detailed information on the work NASF has done during the past year, you can view documents, letters, reports and more [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]
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 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]
Are you an aspiring photographer? The NASF Foundation is taking applications and portfolios for the 2013 Photo Fellowship and has extended the deadline to Friday, May 24. This year's fellowship theme is "Embrace the Possibilities" and the chosen fellow will be provided funding for stipend and travel to five states to be determined by the [read more]
Are you an aspiring photographer? The NASF Foundation is taking applications and portfolios for the 2013 Photo Fellowship now through Friday, May 17. This year's fellowship theme is "Embrace the Possibilities" and the chosen fellow will be provided funding to travel to five states determined by the Foundation. The final fellowship photos will be unveiled [read more]
The Missoula Chapter of the Montana Chapter of Society of American Foresters (SAF) has announced that it's Citizen of the Year Award was given to Montana State Forester Bob Harrington for his outstanding work in promoting forestry, public education and outreach, and active service to SAF. SAF is the national scientific and educational organization representing [read more]
Colorado State University has named Mike Lester the new State Forester and director of the Colorado State Forest Service. Mr. Lester comes to the CSFS with nearly 30 years of professional experience in state and private forestry. He currently serves as assistant state forester for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. “Mike Lester comes to us [read more]
Have you ordered your 2013 Smokey Bear pocket planners? Now is your chance to place your order! The new planners will be available from the NASF Educational Materials online store beginning next week. You can place a pre-order now and the planners will be shipped when they arrive. Watch for more updates next week on [read more]
