What's happening in western forestry? March 2018

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

USDA Forest Service Alaska Region

• News Release: Forest Service Interim Chief Announces new Acting Regional Forester for Alaska Region

USDA Forest Service Intermountain Region

• Newsletter: Regional Intermountain News, Volume 2, Issue #6
• News Release: Secretary Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
• Newsletter: Regional Intermountain News, Volume 2, Issue #5
• News Release: Utah's Forests Launch Million Acre Challenge
• Newsletter: Regional Intermountain News, Volume 2, Issue #4

USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

• News Release: New Fire and Aviation Management Director Announced
• News Release: National Forest Recreation Contributes Millions to Oregon Communities
• News Release: National Forest Recreation Contributes Millions to Washington Communities

USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station

• News Release: Institute to celebrate Palau’s acceptance into monitoring network March 22

USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region

• News Release: Regional Forester Acknowledges Employees & Partners for 2017 Accomplishments

USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station

• News Release: USDA Forest Service scientists receive prestigious award for innovations to the National Fire Danger Rating System
• News Release: New Agroforestry Report Offers Flexible Solutions for Farmers
• News Release: WiRē Team Launches New Videos That Pave a New Path to Fire Adaptation

If you have news from a western USDA Forest Service region and wish for it to be included on this site, please send it to Sara Goodwin.