CWSF’s Western Voice blog helps you stay current on all the most important information related to forestry issues in the West.


Read the March 2022 legislative and policy update.

The March 2022 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

This month, we are pleased to feature Cal Mukumoto, State Forester of the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Read February's legislative and policy update.

The February 2022 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

Read January's legislative and policy update.

The January 2022 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

This month, we are pleased to feature Tom Claeys, North Dakota State Forester.

This month, we are pleased to feature Jamie Barnes, Director and State Forester of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.

Read December's legislative and policy update.

The December 2021 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

Read October's legislative and policy update.

The October 2021 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

Last week, the Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) and the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) welcomed a new staff member, Halie Miyazawa. Halie serves as the Organizational Services Assistant.

This month, we are pleased to feature Helge Eng, State Forester and Director of the Alaska Division of Forestry.