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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 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

Western Forestry Leadership Coalition Applauds Authorization of Forest Restoration Tools
February 24, 2014 | WFLC

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In the News

Local YCC manager honored for engaging youth
December 18, 2019 | The Siskiyou Daily News

County back 14,000 acre Lolo Trails Landmark acquisition southwest of Missoula
November 13, 2019 | KPAX

Governor signs Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding with USDA and DNR
October 26, 2019 | Kiowa County Press

Forest Service resumes fuelwood permit sales Tonto National Forest
October 4, 2019 | Payson Roundup

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Latest Blog Posts

Back to School Means Back to Nature for North Dakota Students

Guest post from Gerri Makay with the North Dakota Forest Service in coordination with the Western Urban and Community Forestry Network's #HealthyTreesHealthyLives social media campaign.

How to Find the Best Places to Plant Trees in Portland

Guest post from Kristin Ramstad with the Oregon Department of Forestry in coordination with the Western Urban and Community Forestry Network's #HealthyTreesHealthyLives social media campaign.

What's happening in western forestry? July 2019

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

Community Tree Planting in Grand Junction

Guest post from Vince Urbina with the Colorado State Forest Service in coordination with the Western Urban and Community Forestry Network's #HealthyTreesHealthyLives social media campaign.

What's happening in western forestry? June 2019

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

What's happening in western forestry? May 2019

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

What's happening in western forestry? April 2019

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

UAVs and Trees: How American Samoa is using Drones to Track Invasive Species and Monitor Forest Health

Over the past several years, drones have landed in the technology spotlight, catching the attention of the public and industry alike.

What's happening in western forestry? March 2019

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

Meet a Forester, Dave Schmid

This month, we are pleased to feature Dave Schmid, Regional Forester with the USDA Forest Service Alaska Region. We invite you to meet Dave!

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