More than 100 Florida Forest Service personnel, as well as aircraft, off-road vehicles and mobile command posts, are preparing to respond to Hurricane Irma and assist in search and rescue missions, debris clearing, distributing supplies and more. “More than 100 members of the Florida Forest Service, as well as aircraft and off-road vehicles, are preparing [read more]
For the first time in nearly a century, a total solar eclipse will cross the entire United States on August 21, 2017. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, and blocks the bright light of the Sun’s surface from view. The shadow of the Moon will fall in [read more]
The West Virginia Division of Forestry and the National Association of State Foresters have partnered to bring together the nation’s forestry leaders in West Virginia from September 18-21, 2017. Charleston, West Virginia is home to both history and modernity and is the capital of one of the third most heavily forested states in the country. [read more]
Early bird registration is still available for the annual NASF business meeting which will take place in Charleston, West Virginia from September 18-21, 2017. Come early, stay late to enjoy West Virginia in the fall! Here are a few Charleston-area activity ideas from NASF and the West Virginia Division of Forestry: Book a whitewater rafting [read more]
The Nomination Period is Now Closed. Recognize national-level excellence in forestry! The National Association of State Foresters is now accepting nominations for the 2017 NASF Awards. 2017 NASF Award categories include: Michael Buck Outstanding Service Award for Forest Public Policy Pete Anderson Current Achievement Award for Fire Protection Ken Arney Current Achievement Award for Forest [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 Rick Thom Philmont Scout Ranch in the Cimarron Mountains of Northern New Mexico is the largest outdoor youth camp in the world. Each year over 22,000 young men and women from throughout the U.S. come to Philmont to experience adventure and learn outdoor skills. Thanks to the Philmont Visiting Forester Program, my friend, Greg [read more]
The American Tree Farm System (ATFS) announced this week that the Defrees family of Oregon are the 2016 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. Father and son duo, Lyle and Dean Defrees, along with their family have been protecting their forested land, the wildlife habitat it provides, and the water supply that runs through [read more]
Victoria ‘Vicki’ Christiansen will serve as Deputy Chief of State and Private Forestry with the USDA Forest Service. She replaces Jim Hubbard, former State Forester of Colorado, who retires at the end of this month after 10 years as Deputy Chief. Christiansen has more than 36 years of wildland fire and natural resource leadership experience, [read more]
By Sara Pezzoni Repeat photography is the practice of taking photographs of a specific location at two or more different times. It is a powerful visual resource for scientific study and education in forest and landscape management. From working forests to wilderness areas, such photographic pairs or sequences can help us understand ecosystem processes, and [read more]
