We've Got Your BackCaring for the people who serve the land 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 |
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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.
The U.S. Forest Service plans to increase its use of prescribed fire—deliberate burning in specific areas under managed conditions—to mitigate wildfire risk. The agency reviewed its prescribed fire program in 2022 and recommended reforms to enhance the program's safety. Since then, the agency has implemented some of the reforms and taken steps to address others.
In January 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service launched a 10-year strategy called “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests." CLICK HERE
Rx-Fire-Strategy 2023
June 17, 2023
National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
Addendum Update
CLICK HERE for the May 1, 2023 Addendum Update, to spotlight wildland fire critical emphasis areas and challenges
Wildfire Resilience Roadmap
In March, 2023 the Nature Conservancy and Aspen Institute completed their report "Roadmap for Wildfire Resiliency". CLICK HERE to review the document.
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!
Message from Chair Steve Ellis
This includes the proposal last Tuesday offering career employees an inducement to resign, and a spending freeze which is currently in legal battle. Much of this has been done in a way that is not typical of any administration changes I have experienced. Our career Forest Service colleagues, like us during our careers, are professionals who have been in their positions often for many years, or even decades. They have developed a real expertise, and that’s a great resource for the government and the American people. Our letter to the USDA transition team (posted on the NAFSR website), among other things, emphasizes the value of career Forest Service employees. Our position on this is steadfast and has not changed. As an organization, we think it’s best to resist being pulled into reacting to everything. There is certainly an abundance of direction coming out. We will continue paying attention to the new directions and mandates, stay focused on the critical issues, and engage where the Board feels we can be the most effective with our advocacy efforts. Thank you all for your many contributions to the sound management of our nation’s National Forests and Grasslands during your career, and for your NAFSR membership. Steve Ellis, Chair |
Signed letters from the last 12 months
Letter to Randy Moore March 17, 2025
Frank Beum Congressional Testimony March 6, 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.
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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Schultz previously served as vice president of resources and government affairs at Idaho Forest Group, where he led timber procurement operations and managed relationships with government officials at all levels. A former U.S. Air Force officer, Schultz also served as director of the Idaho Department of Lands, overseeing the management of several million surface acres of endowment lands and minerals. He held leadership roles in Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, managing the Trust Lands and Water Resources Divisions. 
As you are no doubt aware, the past several days of the new administration have seen quite a sundry of executive orders and implementation actions, some of which impact the Forest Service, its dedicated career workforce, and the public they serve.
