National Association of State Foresters

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NASF's mission is to represent the interests of state foresters: the men and women who lead the nation's 59 state and territorial forestry agencies. The association meets this mission by influencing federal forest policy and leading national efforts to optimize the social, economic, and environmental benefits of trees and forests. Hand-in-hand with private forestland owners and public land manager

s, state foresters protect state and private forests, which encompass over two-thirds of all forests in the United States.

📣 Registration is now open for NASF's 2026 Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky! 📣 This year’s theme of “Bridging the D...
06/18/2026

📣 Registration is now open for NASF's 2026 Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky! 📣 This year’s theme of “Bridging the Divide” will focus on solutions that unite us in our shared efforts to improve outcomes for forests and communities nationwide.

Register early for $100 off at nasf2026.eventbrite.com.

Last week, State Foresters came to Washington, D.C. to meet with top federal policy officials to discuss forestry priori...
06/16/2026

Last week, State Foresters came to Washington, D.C. to meet with top federal policy officials to discuss forestry priorities and FY2027 appropriations. Together, State Foresters advocate for the sound, smart forestry policy that have real impacts at the local level. 💪

Calling all forestry and fire professionals! 📢 NASF is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Awards recognizing signifi...
06/11/2026

Calling all forestry and fire professionals! 📢 NASF is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Awards recognizing significant achievement in State, Private, and Tribal Forestry. 🌳

Submit your nomination by August 7 at bit.ly/nasf-award.

Fighting fire with fire! 🔥 Forest fuel treatments provide $3.73 in benefits for every dollar spent. According to a study...
06/09/2026

Fighting fire with fire! 🔥 Forest fuel treatments provide $3.73 in benefits for every dollar spent. According to a study by UC Davis, prescribed burning and forest thinning prevented $2.8 billion in wildfire damages from 2017 and 2023.

June is National Great Outdoors month! With warmer weather and longer days, it's the perfect time to enjoy your public l...
06/03/2026

June is National Great Outdoors month! With warmer weather and longer days, it's the perfect time to enjoy your public lands. Whether you hike 🥾, ride 🏇, boat 🛶, or bike 🚴‍♀️, your state forest has something for you.

Tell us where and how you like to get outdoors! 👇

State forestry agencies steward more than two-thirds of forested land in the U.S.—from replanting native species, fighti...
06/01/2026

State forestry agencies steward more than two-thirds of forested land in the U.S.—from replanting native species, fighting fire with controlled burns, and managing overgrowth.

Learn more about what states are doing to ramp up forest management across the country in NASF's weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/stateforesters/nasf-weekly-newsletter-kyzu958asd.

Humans are responsible for nearly 9 in 10 unwanted wildfires. While some causes are easier to recognize (like an unatten...
05/28/2026

Humans are responsible for nearly 9 in 10 unwanted wildfires. While some causes are easier to recognize (like an unattended campfire), it's important to be cautious and thoughtful whenever your area has hot, dry, and windy conditions.

State forestry agencies are often the first responders to nearly all wildfires across the country. Help keep them safe by doing your part to prevent wildfires! 🔥

Summer is just around the corner! Avoid the crowds by visiting your local state forest and trying one of these outdoor a...
05/26/2026

Summer is just around the corner! Avoid the crowds by visiting your local state forest and trying one of these outdoor activities. ☀️🌳

As always, remember to leave no trace and practice wildfire prevention. The future of the forest depends on you!

Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and visit your local state forest! Before you head out, remem...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and visit your local state forest! Before you head out, remember these tips to prevent wildfires:

🔥 Make sure your campfire is completely out using the drown, stir, drown, feel method
⛓️‍💥 Keep tow chains short or crossed to avoid dragging that could cause sparks
🎆 Leave fireworks to the professionals, especially if it's hot, dry, or windy

Learn more about wildfire prevention at SmokeyBear.com. 🐻

Prevention and mitigation are two key strategies to protect our forests and neighborhoods from unwanted, unplanned wildf...
05/20/2026

Prevention and mitigation are two key strategies to protect our forests and neighborhoods from unwanted, unplanned wildfires. While some fire is natural and essential to some ecosystems, nearly 9 in 10 wildfires are caused by humans.

Learn how YOU can prevent wildfires at SmokeyBear.com. 🐻🔥

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