We've Got Your BackCaring for the people who serve the land To speak to your members of Congress, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121. Tell the operator where you’re from and the operator will connect you to your representatives and senators. Our public lands are in danger (Opinion) April 13, 2025 NAFSR Workforce Care Update April 7, 2025 Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) Facts March 19, 2025 RIF Fact Sheet March 11, 2025 Voluntary Early Retirement Authority March 7, 2025 "A Moment of Reflection" by Chief Randy Moore, February 26, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers developed in response to the mass termination of probationary employees. February 25, 2025 Federal cuts to Missouri and Illinois national forests have unclear impact Links and Information from Oregon Federation of NARFE, February 23, 2025 "The Last Word: Power vs. Pride" by Tom L. Thompson, former Deputy Chief of the Forest Service, February 20, 2025 NAFSR Statement of Support and Resource Guide for current employees, February 16, 2025 |
2025 NAFSR BOD MeetingFebruary 11-12, 2025 The meeting was held in Denver, Colorado and well attended. CLICK HERE for the MEETING NOTES. Click on the photo to see an expanded and annotated version.
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CLICK HERE for the Program of Work Document
Summary Report of the
Mature and Old Growth Science Summit
The Mature and Old Growth Science Summit was held from March 4-6, 2024, in Washington, DC.
Organized and hosted by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) with support from the USDA Forest Service, the event brought together leading thinkers to present, discuss, and exchange ideas on the future of our forests in a changing climate with emphasis on mature and old-growth forests.
CLICK HERE to read the report. It is a 40 page PDF.
Our public lands are in danger (Opinion) April 13, 2025
Losing Your Forests March 5, 2025
Oregon Firefighter Arrest, February 14, 2024
Firefighter Pay, February 14, 2024
The Science is Clear, Catastrophic Wildfire Requires Forest Management
The 2025 USFS Retiree Reunion will be held in Missoula, Montana. Plan ahead and join in on the fun. CLICK HERE to stay in the loop as this opportunity develops!
Signed letters from the last 12 months
Disposal of Public Lands April 11, 2025
Public Lands Disposal Talking Points April 7, 2025
Letter to Randy Moore March 17, 2025
Letter to Chief Schultz March 14, 2025
Frank Beum Congressional Testimony March 6, 2025
Losing Your Forests March 5, 2025
Letter to Secretary Rollins February 21, 2025
Transition Letter December 26, 2024
ACES Letter September 10, 2024
Comments on Old Growth DEIS August 27, 2024
For a complete list of our Advocacy documents click on Advocacy Archive on the top menu.
NAFSR Provided NAFSR was invited to provide testimony at the Thursday, March 6, hearing of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the U.S. Senate. Board member Frank Beum represented NAFSR at the hearing of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources and Biotechnology. The hearing was entitled “Legislative Hearing to Review H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, and Options to Reduce Catastrophic Wildfires.” A copy of the written testimony is posted in the Advocacy list below. CLICK HERE for the Frank Beum's testimony. |
Public Lands Disposal Talking Points April 8, 2025
Forest Carbon Position Statement February 6, 2024
Forest Carbon Science Statement February 6, 2024
Climate Change Position Statement February 14, 2023
Climate Change Science Statement February 14, 2023
"Managing Wildland Fire" February 24, 2022
"Forest Thinning and Prescribed Fire" December 12, 2021
"America’s Forest Management Crisis" April 16, 2021
FS Workforce Capacity Study July 26, 2019
Sustaining the Forest Service September 12, 2018
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As Tom Thompson walked to the front of the crowd gathered on the grounds of the National Museum of Forest Service History on Friday afternoon (September 6, 2024), he was finding it hard to believe that the day had finally come. Within a few minutes, he and other museum board members and partners would hoist the 12 golden shovels waiting behind him to break ground on the new National Conservation Legacy Center. As more than 200 supporters braved the afternoon heat, Thompson thanked them for the seven years of support. CLICK HERE |
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