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: DNR offers COVID-19 economic relief via fee extension, suspension

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

• News Release: 2020 Arizona Wildfire Outlook

Colorado State Forest Service

• News Release: Assess Trees in Spring to Prepare for Emerald Ash Borer
• News Release: Take Care Dealing with Snow-Damaged Trees

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control

• News Release: State Fire Agency Present's Colorado's Wildfire Preparedness Plan to Governor Polis

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources

• News Release: Officers Out in Full Force Educating and Enforcing Beach Closures

Idaho Department of Lands

• News Release: 2019 Forest Health Highlights released
• News Release: Idaho endowment lands provide habitat for sage grouse
• News Release: "Recreate Responsibly Idaho" campaign aims to make outdoor recreation safe from coronavirus spread

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

• News Release: All-taxa Invasive Species Website Goes Live

North Dakota Forest Service

• News Release: Fire season is here. Here's how you can help.

State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department 

• News Release: EMNRD Forestry Division & Interagency Partners Recognize Wildfire Awareness Week - Commitment to Readiness During COVID-19 Pandemic

Oregon Department of Forestry

• News Release: State agencies ask Oregonian to voluntarily refrain from outdoor burning while communities respond to COVID-19

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

• Newsletter: Small Forest Landowner News
• News Release: Annual Forest Health Highlights Report Shows Latest Insect, Disease Conditions
• Newsletter: Tree Link News
• News Release: State Lands Closure Extended through May 4

If you have news from a state forestry agency and would like it to be included on this site, please send it to Kelsey Cruickshank.