The Western State Fire Managers Health and Wellness Subcommittee is advancing collaboration and resource sharing to support the well-being of wildland fire personnel across the West.

Representatives from the CWSF Forest Products Committee recently participated in the Markets Matter Convening. Learn more in a guest blog post from Kim Slezak.

The Council of Western State Foresters is excited to announce Olivia Oliver as the new Communications Intern for Summer 2026! 

Looking for an opportunity in forestry? Check out which western state forestry agencies and partners are hiring! 

The May 2026 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.

Read the latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.

The 2026 CWSF and WFLC Spring Meeting brought together forestry leaders and partners May 12-14, 2026, at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, NE.

The April 2026 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.

Read the latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.

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.

A collaborative effort in South Dakota is supporting private landowners in actively managing their forested property and reducing long-term risk across shared landscapes.

The March 2026 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.

Read the latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.

The February 2026 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.

Read the latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.