For a look at what's happening in western forestry, check out the links / news below from our member state agencies.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources

• News Release: Alaska State Parks to refocus Recreational Trails Program funds
• News Release: Two state campgrounds closed due to bark beetle-infested trees
• News Release: Personal-use woodcutting opportunities in Southcentral Alaska
• News Release: Chena River State Recreation Area trail access limited until dry
• News Release: Plant Materials Center's annual seed sale starts April 17

CAL FIRE

• News Release: CAL FIRE Awards $43 million in Local Fire Prevention Grants

Colorado State Forest Service

• News Release: Crested Butte Managing Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation
• News Release: CSFS Foresters Recognized by USFS for 'Delivering Benefits to the Public'

Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources

• News Release: New Relocation Project Aims to Increase Habitat for the Kiwikiu
• News Release: Review and Comment on the Draft Tantalus - Round Top Drive Corridor Management Plan
• News Release: No Serious Injuries in Helicopter Crash in Sacred Falls State Park

Idaho Department of Lands

• News Release: Good Neighbor Authority helping with restoration on private land

Kansas Forest Service

• News Release: Volunteer fire departments pre-position in southwest Kansas to assist neighboring counties should a wildfire occur

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation

• News Release: MISC seeking input from panel on control agent for houndstongue

Nebraska Forest Service

• News: Emerald ash borer confirmed in Lincoln

New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

• News Release: Celebrate Arbor Day with NM State Forestry Division End-of-Season Seedling Sale

Nevada Division of Forestry

• News Release: Washoe Nursery opens to public starting May 9th, 2019

Oregon Department of Forestry

• News Release: Group dedicated to saving the Willamette Valley's native ponderosa pine receives statewide recognition
• News Release: Oregon urban forestry conference June 6 will focus on ways cities can make space for trees
• News Release: Oregon Department of Forestry names Kyle Abraham as chief of the Private Forests Division

Washington Department of Natural Resources

• News Release: Franz to Senate: Protect the Firefighters who Protect Us
• News Release: Prescribed Fire Training Gives Firefighters Skills to Improve Forest Health, Increase Community Protection
• News Release: Franz Applauds Senate Action to Fund Wildfire Prevention, Preparedness

If you have news from a state forestry agency and wish for it to be included on this site, please send it to Kelsey Soeth.