Latest News

Latest News

This section provides the latest information from WFLC member states and territories, as well as links to recent press releases and news mentions.

If you are looking for WFLC publications, please visit the Resources section.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sara Goodwin, Communications Director
303-893-0359
sgoodwin@westernforesters.org

News Releases

Western Leaders Gather to Discuss the Connection Between People and Forests
May 12, 2016 | WFLC

Western Forestry Leadership Coalition and Arbor Day Foundation Recognize Eight Western Cities Celebrating 40th Anniversary as Tree City USA®
April 29, 2016 | WFLC

Western Leaders Gather to Discuss Future of Forestry
May 14, 2015 | WFLC

Western Forestry Leadership Coalition Endorses National Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy
April 18, 2014 | WFLC

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In the News

In California, windy, dry weather expected to bring 'critical' conditions
September 27, 2020 | witf

USDA and Arizona Sign Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Increase Forest Health
July 7, 2020 | USDA

State agencies discuss fire season preparedness amid pandemic
June 16, 2020 | NBC Montana

Northeastern California Plateaus Bioregion science synthesis published
June 12, 2020 | Herald and News

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Latest Blog Posts

Community Trees: A Wealth of Health

The 2020 Western Urban and Community Forestry publication, Community Trees: A Wealth of Health, is out now.

Boise, Idaho's City of Trees Challenge Builds a Healthier & More Resilient Future

Guest post from Michael Beaudoin with the Idaho Department of Lands in coordination with the Western Urban and Community Forestry Network's #HealthyTreesHealthyLives social media campaign.

What's happening in western forestry? October 2020

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service Regions.

Meet a Forester, Tony Ferguson

This month, we are pleased to feature Tony Ferguson, Lab and Station Director of the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory and Northern Research Station. We invite you to meet Tony!

What's happening in western forestry? September 2020

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service Regions.

Meet a Forester, Richard Barhydt

This month, we are pleased to feature Richard Barhydt, Station Director of the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station. We invite you to meet Richard!

Volunteers Plant Healthy Communities in Wyoming

Guest post from Tara Costanzo with Wyoming State Forestry Division in coordination with the Western Urban and Community Forestry Network's #HealthyTreesHealthyLives social media campaign.

What's happening in western forestry? August 2020

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service Regions.

Good Neighbor Authority Virtual Learning Series

The Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) is excited to host a virtual learning series on the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA).

What's happening in western forestry? July 2020

Take a look at what's happening in western USDA Forest Service Regions.

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