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

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

• Video: Project Andrew: A Yavapai Firewise Community in Arizona
• News Release: State Forestry Provides Funds to Help with Hazardous Fuels Reduction Across Arizona
• News Release: Look - Listen - Learn - National Fire Prevention Week

CAL FIRE

• News Release: CAL FIRE Prepared for Predicted Weather Conditions
• News Release: CAL FIRE Increases Staffing in Preparation for Strong Winds
• News Release: CAL FIRE Investigators Determine the Cause of the Cascade Fire 
• News Release: Be Aware – Potential Fires Lurk Throughout Your Home! 
• News Release: CAL FIRE Announces Availability of Funding for Grants to Reduce Fire Threat and Improve Forest Health

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

• News Release: Helemano Wilderness Recreation Area Acquired for Conservation  
• News Release: ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest in Hilo Celebrates Hawai‘i’s Most Revered Plant   

Idaho Department of Lands

• News Release: Idaho forests inspected for spread of tree-killing insects
• News Release: Starting Oct. 21, fire safety burn permits no longer required this year

Kansas Forest Service

• News Release: Kansas Forest Service, fire officials say state’s wildfire suppression capabilities inadequate

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

• News Release: Northport School District’s New Wood Pellet Boiler Part of Pilot Project Supporting Bioenergy, Rural Economies
• News Release: Commissioner Franz Seeks $55 Million To Protect Communities From Wildfire
• Newsletter: TREE LINK: October 2018

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