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Latest News

This section provides the latest information from WFLC member states and territories, as well as links to recent press releases and news mentions. 

If you are looking for WFLC publications, please visit the Resources section. 

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Sara Goodwin,
Director of Communications
303-893-0359
sgoodwin@westernforesters.org

News Releases

Latest Blog Posts

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service regions.

This month, we are pleased to feature Alex Friend, Station Director with the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station. We invite you to meet Alex! 

Fire and forestry managers on the ground in Wyoming say that wildfire fuel breaks – created with inexpensive tree thinning projects over six years ago – spared hundreds of homes from certain devastation last month.

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service regions.

Consumer demand for healthy, locally grown foods has resulted in development of community orchards across North Dakota. This project fosters community spirit by bringing people together to plant and nurture the orchards, and by providing fresh food for schools, residents, and those in need.

 

Guest post from Hawaii’s Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program in coordination with the Western Urban and Community Forestry Network's #HealthyTreesHealthyLives social media campaign. 

Guest post from Oregon Department of Forestry in coordination with the Western Urban and Community Forestry Network's #HealthyTreesHealthyLives social media campaign. 

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service regions.

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service regions this month.

This month, we are pleased to feature Jim Peña, Regional Forester for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region and WFLC Co-Lead. We invite you to meet Jim!