Publications
Reports
Posted on Monday, March 3, 2008Periodically, NASF releases reports related to issues of concern for State Foresters. Below is a list of reports, papers or position statements that NASF has published over the years. To sort documents by issue, click "Advanced View" above.
Official NASF policy/position statements that are approved by the NASF members by resolution can be found in the Resolutions section.Briefing paper: State Forestry Agency Perspectives Regarding 2009 Federal Wildfire Policy Implementation (July 2010)
Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010
In 2009, federal agencies clarified existing agency fire policy, leading to changes in terminology and how some wildfires were managed. To proactively address these issues within the construct of resource-benefit wildfire management strategies, NASF has endeavored to capture lessons learned from the 2009 fire season and provide recommendations as to how they can be incorporated in future wildfire incidents. The intent is to improve the level of cooperation and understanding by all parties engaged in or affected by wildfires that are managed for multiple objectives.Briefing paper: Identifying Communities at Risk and Prioritizing Risk-Reduction Projects (July 2010)
Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Identifying communities at risk and prioritizing projects to reduce wildfire risk is a national effort. A consistent vision is necessary to meet congressional intent, mandates and directives and to effectively reduce the effects of wildfires on communities. This paper is intended to provide national guidance for identifying communities at risk, conducting planning efforts that are consistent with national initiatives, and to reinforce the role of NASF in setting priorities, effecting progress, and measuring success toward reduction of wildfire risk for America's communities. Briefing paper: State Forestry and Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Teams (June 2010)
Posted on Friday, June 4, 2010
This NASF briefing paper prepared by the NASF Forest Fire Protection Committee dicusses improving state forestry agency collaboration with All-Hazard Type 3 IMTs for wildland fire support and all-hazard response, as well as an NWCG Pilot Program to be utilized for national deployment in support of wildland fire IMTs. FY2009 State and Private Forestry Annual Report: All Lands, All Hands (March 2010)
Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Achieving an "all lands" vision of the nation's forests requires "all hands," and the FY2009 S&PF Annual Report provides a look at the wide variety of projects, programs, and people that help accomplish the three national forestry priorities -- Conserve Working Forest Landscapes, Protect Forests From Threats and Enhance Public Benefits from Trees and Forests. The report also offers state perspectives on how their agencies approached the development of the soon-to-be-released Statewide Forest Resource Assessments and Strategies.
NASF Communities at Risk Report (Fiscal Year 2009 )
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010NASF continually surveys all states to determine progress in identifying communities at risk and developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). This report helps provide a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness and capacity. The FY2009 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2009.
Assessing Urban Forest Canopy Cover: A Primer for State Foresters (December 2009)
Posted on Monday, December 7, 2009
Urban forests are comprised of trees in residential areas, parks, public areas and along streets and provide important forest cover benefits to cities large and small. This briefing paper prepared by the NASF Urban and Community Forestry Committee provides an overview of several top-down approaches to assessing urban tree canopy cover.
All-Lands Policy Platform: A Seven-Point Plan for America's Forests (November 2009)
Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) supports the efforts of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell to advance a shared vision for the nation's forests based on an all-lands approach to conservation. An all-lands vision for forests must recognize the value of all forests and trees-rural and urban, public and private-in all states and U.S. territories. While NASF's recommendations focus on state and private forests, we recognize that public benefits as well as forest threats cross boundaries and are best addressed through integrated partnerships and infrastructure (markets, resource professionals, and information).A Stewardship Handbook for Family Forest Owners (October 2009)
Posted on Monday, October 5, 2009
Stewardship is the pursuit of a forest owner’s personal goals within a set of stewardship principles. Taken together, your goals with these principles, serve the overall and long-term health and vigor of your forest or woodlot.
This document is an update of the 2005 publication. A limited supply of hard copies is available -- contact NASF to request hard copies.
2008 Redesign Report Card: Focus + Priority + Outcome (March 2009)
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009
Now in its second edition, the 2008 Redesign Report Card takes a closer look at the Focus+Priority=Outcome approach of Redesign, a process launched two years ago by NASF and the U.S. Forest Service to enhance delivery of State & Private Forestry programs. The report provides a summary of projects funded in 2008; three regionally focused projects are highlighted as examples of how S&PF projects are targeting the three national themes (Protect forests from harm; Conserve working forest landscapes; and Enhance public benefits from trees and forests).