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Western forests must be actively managed to ensure ecological, economic and social sustainability.

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Addressing the complex issue of wildland fire requires effective and safe response, restoring and maintaining resilient landscapes and creating fire-adapted communities.

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Responsible management of Western forests positively impacts not only forest ecosystems, but people, communities and economies.

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Forests play a complex and important role in both mitigating and adapting to the wide-ranging effects of climate change.

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Clean and abundant water in the West is the direct result of healthy, resilient forests.

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The Council of Western State Foresters is the leading voice and a trusted source of information and expertise on the most pressing issues facing Western and Pacific Island forests. Through collaboration, outreach and advocacy, CWSF works to conserve, protect and enhance our forests for today and generations to come.

From the Blog

What's happening in western forestry? December 2018

Take a look at what's happening in western forestry with news from our member state agencies.

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Latest News

Wyoming wildfire danger slightly lower than typical

The Badger Creek Fire has burned for more than a month along the Colorado border, consuming more than 21,000 acres in the process. Six hours north, the Terek Fire, more than twice the size of its southern counterpart, has burned for more than a week.

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2019 CWSF Communications Network Meeting

March 5, 2019 to March 6, 2019
Nebraska City, NE
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