What's happening in western forestry? August 2020

For a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service regions, check out the links/news below from our member state agencies and regions:

USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

• News Release: Forest Service Releases Forest Management Direction for Large Diameter Trees in Eastern Oregon, 30-Day Public Comment Period Begins

USDA Forest Service Alaska Region

• News Release: Alaska Region Announces New Media Contact

USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station

• Publication: August Quarterly Research Spotlight

USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station

• News Release: A decade later - new finding about high elevation forests impacted by mountain pine beetles in Colorado

If you have news from a western USDA Forest Service region and would like it to be included on this site, please send it to Kelsey Cruickshank.