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The November 2024 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.
The October 2024 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.
Learn more about the latest happenings with CWSF’s Forest Products Committee and National Forest Product Week announcements.
Check out our latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.
A big thank you to our Communications Intern Autumn Oberhart who joined us this summer. Learn more about Autumn’s internship experience and find out what’s next for her.
The Council of Western State Foresters hosted the Western State Fire Managers (WSFM) and Western State Fire Business Managers (WSBM) committee meetings in Spokane, WA, from October 8 to 10.
Check out our latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.
The transition of the CWSF Executive Committee and WFLC Executive Board occurred in late September following the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) Annual Meeting.
CWSF Communications Intern Autumn Oberhart took a look back at Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday and highlighted how Western states celebrated the iconic symbol of fire prevention.
The CWSF Forest Products Committee is seeking information to help develop a Ponderosa Pine Symposium.
Check out our latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.
The July 2024 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.
Check out our latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy.
The June 2024 edition of the CWSF newsletter is now available.