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NAFSR Board Meeting
November 12, 2024
Zoom Meeting
CLICK HERE for the Final Meeting Notes
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.
CLICK HERE for the Program of Work Document
Chiefs Letter of Intent for Wildfire 2024
April 4, 2024
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.
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
Transition Letter December 26, 2024
ACES Letter September 10, 2024
Comments on Old Growth DEIS August 27, 2024
Cover Letter to Under Secretary Wilkes on Carbon Papers February 18, 2024
Comment Letter to Federal Register on Old Growth NOI January 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
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!
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EXTRA...EXTRA...EXTRA
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READ ALL ABOUT IT
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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