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: Norm McDonald named state’s new wildland fire and aviation chief
• News Release: Governor Dunleavy urges Alaskans to prevent, prepare for wildfires

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

• News Release: Unusually High Fire Activity Near Wickenburg and Wittmann Areas Prompts State Forestry to Send Fire Behavior Specialist to Area

CAL FIRE

• News Release: CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Cause of the Camp Fire

Colorado State Forest Service

• News Release: Compensation Available for Landowners Wanting to Protect Forestlands
• News Release: Pete Barry of CSFS Recognized for Leadership in Wildland Firefighting Field

Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources

• News Release: Six Palila Released Into Newly Restored Forest on Hawai'i Island
• News Release: State Land Board Approves $4.5 Million Land Conservation Grants

Kansas Forest Service

• News Release: National Walnut Council Meeting comes to Kansas
• News Release: K-State campus ash trees find new life in wood utilization projects

State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

• News Release: Wildland Fallen Firefighter Memorial Unveiled at Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, New Mexico

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

• News Release: Wildfire Awareness Month Kicks Off in Washington
• News Release: State, Federal Agencies Align for Historic Partnership to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Improve Forests, Water and Habitat

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