For a look at what's happening in western forestry, check out the links/news below from our member state agencies.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources

• News Release: Micro-grants available to improve security of Alaska's food supply
• News Release: New woodcutting areas will help reduce Mat-Su Valley wildfire risk 

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources

• News Release: Christmas Tree Bonfires at Ahu O Laka are Illegal and Bad for the ‘Aina
• News Release: Extremely Rare Native Plants Destroyed in Wanton Green House Vandalism
• News Release: Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program Announces the 2021 Arbor Day Hawaii Grant Opportunity

Idaho Department of Lands

• News Release: Idaho Department of Lands Achievements for FY20
• News Release: Thousands of Trees Burned in Woodhead Fire harvested quickly to help fund Idaho schools
• News Release: Endowment Fund nears $3 Billion after a strong end to 2020

New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department

• News Release: Prescribed Burning Act an EMNRD Priority for 2021 Session
• Fact Sheet: Prescribed Burning

Oregon Department of Forestry

• News Release: After the fires: Making way for tomorrow's healthy forests
• News Release: State natural resource agencies report water quality improvements in parts of Oregon

South Dakota Department of Agriculture

• News Release: SDDA Seeking Public Comments on the Draft Coordinated Plan for Natural Resources Conservation
• News Release: 2021 South Dakota Wildland Fire Academy Registration Now Open
• News Release: Absinth Wormwood Added to the Statewide Noxious Weed List

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

• News Release: Land Transfer for Darrington Wood Innovation Center Approved by Board of Natural Resources
• News Release: Commissioner Hilary Franz Unveils Sweeping Wildfire and Forest Health Funding Health

Wyoming State Forestry Division

• News Release: 2020 Wyoming Forest Action Plan

If you have news from a state forestry agency and would like it to be included on this site, please send it to Kelsey Cruickshank.