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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.

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What's happening in western forestry? November 2019

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

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Latest News

California has 400 more firefighters this year. Is that enough to battle its wildfires?

California state firefighters in the last two years had to spend weeks at a time fighting the worst fires in the state’s history, often to the detriment of their family lives and mental health.

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Upcoming Events

2019 CWSF/WFLC Fall Meeting

November 19, 2019 to November 21, 2019
San Diego, CA
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