Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2016 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. Through this cost-share program eligible forest landowners can receive financial and technical assistance related to reducing the threat of future SPB infestations and outbreaks. Funds provided by USDA Forest Service-Region 8 and Forest Health Protection can assist landowners with conducting [read more]
Scientists are still trying to understand what drives the relentless spread of invasive species in the United States. Invasions are often assessed by measuring species richness, or the number of non-native species known to grow in a certain area. However, other measurements of plant invasions could offer more insights. “We can make stronger inferences about invasions [read more]
With support from the Forest Health Protection program of the USDA Forest Service, the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry is achieving goals outlined in Minnesota’s Forest Action Plan. Minnesota’s invasive outreach campaign PlayCleanGo (PCG) is informing people and organizations about the best way to disrupt the spread of terrestrial invasive species. The invasive [read more]
With support from the USDA Forest Service, Vermont’s Urban and Community Forestry and Forest Health programs are achieving goals outlined in the state’s Forest Action Plan. Hemlock woolly adelgid and elongate hemlock scale are forest pests causing major damage throughout the native range of eastern hemlock, and are moving into the forests of Vermont, New [read more]
With support from the Forest Health Protection program of the USDA Forest Service, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is achieving goals outlined in its Forest Action Plan. Cogongrass is an invasive, non-native grass, which occurs in the southeastern United States. A pest in 73 countries and considered to be one of the "Top 10 Worst [read more]
Oak trees can be found all over the world, but they save their full display for the United States. More than 50 species of oak grow from coast to coast, and in a few unique places like Michigan, still form the basis for a rare and valuable ecosystem known as oak savannas. For wildlife as [read more]
Under section 8204 of the Farm Bill, states are given the opportunity to request desgination of landscape-scale insect & disease infestation areas on National Forest System lands managed by the USDA Forest Service. To date, 36 states have submitted requests to the Forest Service for such designations under the Farm Bill authority. NASF is encouraged [read more]
The arrival of a small white moth in Nevada is sparking some big concerns among entomologists and foresters. "We are seeing 100-fold what we saw last year. Which means something has changed. Something is out of balance to allow them to flourish like this," says Gail Durham with the Nevada Division of Forestry. White Satin Moths feast [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]
Last week NASF carried forward concerns from state foresters regarding APHIS response to Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. The concerns were given during an APHIS Stakeholder Meeting on April 11. You can view the video of the entire meeting on the USDA - APHIS website. Once the video is loaded, you can see NASF's comments at [read more]
