Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed eight members to the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee, including Linda Casey, Alabama State Forester, chair of the Southern Group of State Foresters and a member of the NASF Executive Committee. The FRCC provides advice on private forestry and USDA's programs that assist landowners in managing their forests. USDA is also soliciting nominations through March 2 for an additional eight committee members, including seats for two more state foresters.
