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

Alaska Division of Forestry

• Video: Wildfire safety message from Alaska Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott 

Colorado State Forest Service

• News release: Gov. Hickenlooper Proclaims May 6 “Wildfire Preparedness Day”

Idaho Department of Lands

• News release: Fire safety burn permits required starting May 10
• News release: Treasure Valley shade tree energy-saving program expands to Mountain Home

Montana - Keep Montana Green

• News release: Keep Montana Green celebrates Wildfire Awareness Month with art and youth!

South Dakota Department of Agriculture 

• News release: South Dakota Observes Wildfire Awareness Month During May
• News release: Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is May 21-27 in South Dakota
• News release: Increase Diversity, Plant Trees to Prepare for Emerald Ash Borer
• Podcast: Firewood Will Be the Most Likely Transporter of EAB to SD