State Foresters met with Butch Blazer, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, this week to discuss priorities established by NASF for the next term of the Obama Administration. The priorities include: I. Commit to Protecting the Nation’s Forests, Rangelands and Communities from Wildland Fire II. Support Efforts to Improve Markets for Forest [read more]
In colder climates, trees are beginning to go dormant and many people think there is no need to pay attention to them during the winter. The Colorado State Forest Service wants to remind people that trees require care before and during the winter to remain in top health. “It’s very important to prepare your trees [read more]
The U.S. Forest Service today announced its My Neighborhood Forest photo contest, celebrating Americas urban and community forests. The contest, which runs from April 11 July 22, seeks to highlight the natural beauty that spring and summer bring to U.S. neighborhoods, communities and cities, as well as the crucial role of trees in the [read more]
The U.S. Forest Service and New York Restoration Project (NYRP) announced today the 25 members of the Vibrant Cities and Urban Forests: A National Call to Action task force. Two NASF members will serve on the task force: Larry Kotchman, North Dakota State Forester, and Monica Lear, State Forester of the District of Columbia (Washington, [read more]
