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: Grants to plant trees still available for Alaska schools
• News Release: DNR to pursue safeguarding Stampede Trail bus at UA Museum

Colorado State Forest Service

• News Release: Agreement Establishes Shared Vision for Forestry Efforts Across Boulder County
• News Release: Partners Protect Banded Peak Ranch from Development, Completing 30-Year Effort to Conserve 65,000 Acres in Southwest Colorado
• News Release: Compensation Available for Landowners Wanting to Protect Forestlands

Idaho Department of Lands

• News Release: Land Board approves a 4.2 percent increase in endowment distributions
• News Release: Person working Pumpkin Fire tests positive for COVID-19

Kansas Forest Service

• News Release: Plant a diversity of trees to improve resilience
• News Release: Kansas Forest Service assists on wildfires in Colorado and other western states

North Dakota Forest Service

• News Release: Island Life for Your Trees
• News Release: Forest Utilization Network Success Story

New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

• News Release: Forest Health and Wildfire Resiliency Projects Create Local Jobs
• News Release: New Interactive Tool Reveals Insect and Disease Impacts Statewide

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

• News Release: Outdoor Recreation Generates Big Money in Washington
• News Release: Commissioner Franz Pleads with Residents: 'Please Help Protect Firefighters By Doing Your Part to Reduce COVID-19 Spread'
• Newsletter: Small Forest Landowner News

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.