Council of Western State Foresters

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

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 forests in the western United States and Pacific Islands.

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Western State Forestry Job Openings

Looking for an opportunity in forestry? Check out which western state forestry agencies and partners are hiring!

Latest Publications

2024 Western State Forestry Agencies Good Neighbor Authority Activities and Accomplishments

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CWDG

Community Wildfire Defense Grant

The portal opened for applications on November 21, 2024, and will close on February 28, 2025.

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