California - National Association of State Foresters Improving forest and rangeland productivity, health, ecosystem services, and economic vitality The primary goals of the California Forest Action Plan are improving forest health and community protection as well as preservation and enhancement of our forests in the face of increased threats from wildfire, disease, insects, and expanding development
Best Management Practices - National Association of State Foresters It is estimated that more than 50 percent of the nation’s drinking water originates from forested landscapes This means that state forestry agencies play a lead role in providing the United States with clean water
Massachusetts - National Association of State Foresters Managing invasive pests to reduce threats to forest health The spread of invasive pests is a great threat to Massachusetts forests Their effects can alter species composition, reduce growth rates, disrupt forest management, and cause extensive tree mortality
Oklahoma - National Association of State Foresters Working together for Oklahoma’s forests and natural resources Oklahoma’s 12 5 million acres of forestlands are among the most diverse in the nation; ranging from the dense pine and hardwood stands of eastern Oklahoma, through the unique Cross Timbers of the central counties, to the riparian forests of our western rivers
Louisiana - National Association of State Foresters Conserving working forests sustainably for future generations With over 80% of Louisiana’s forest being privately owned, a great opportunity exists to educate, encourage, and assist landowners in multi-use forestry practices
Wyoming - National Association of State Foresters Providing forest management Wyoming’s Forest Action Plan identifies important forest landscapes across all ownerships based on an analysis of key data layers Products of the assessment include a map of […]
South Carolina - National Association of State Foresters Embracing the challenges facing South Carolina’s forests Forestry in South Carolina is a vital component of the state’s economic well-being, contributing more than $21 billion to the economy and providing nearly 100,000 jobs
Home - National Association of State Foresters Established in 1920, the National Association of State Foresters is a non-profit organization composed of the directors of forestry agencies in the 50 states, five U S territories, three nations in compacts of free association with the U S , and the District of Columbia
Farm Bill - National Association of State Foresters State foresters know that farm bills, and particularly their Forestry Titles, are unique opportunities to support rural America’s economic backbone and improve quality of life for all Americans
Pennsylvania - National Association of State Foresters Pennsylvania’s best management practices (BMPs) program is quasi-regulatory The agencies responsible for BMPs policy development are the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Forestry, Penn State Extension, and the SFI Implementation Committee