Council of Western State Foresters

Western forests must be actively managed to ensure ecological, economic, and social sustainability.

Addressing the complex issue of wildland fire requires effective and safe response, restoring and maintaining resilient landscapes, and creating fire-adapted communities.

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Responsible management of western forests positively impacts not only forest ecosystems, but people, communities, and economies.

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Clean and abundant water in the West is the direct result of healthy, resilient forests.

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The Council of Western State Foresters is the leading voice and a trusted source of information and expertise on the most pressing issues facing forests in the western United States and Pacific Islands.

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USDA Forest Service Reorganization

On March 31, 2026, the USDA Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, UT, and transition to a state-based organizational model.

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CWSF Legislative and Policy Update - March 2026

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Ponderosa Pine Action Plan

Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit: Outcomes and Actions

Key challenges, solutions, and opportunities across the areas of supply, infrastructure, markets, innovation, and workforce

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