CWSF’s Western Voice blog helps you stay current on all the most important information related to forestry issues in the West.


This month, we are pleased to feature Laura McCarthy from the state of New Mexico. Laura is the Forestry Division Director of the Department of Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources.

Read May's legislative and policy update.

The May 2019 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

Read April's legislative and policy update.

The April 2019 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

Take a look at what's happening in western forestry with news from our member state agencies.

This month, we are pleased to feature Pua Michael from the Republic of Palau. Pua is the Head of Forestry with the Division of Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture, Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism.

Read March's legislative and policy update.

The March 2019 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

Take a look at what's happening in western forestry with news from our member state agencies.

The February 2019 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

Take a look at what's happening in western forestry with news from our member state agencies.

Read February's legislative and policy update.

Take a look at what's happening in western forestry with news from our member state agencies.

CWSF and WFLC welcomed two new staff members on Monday, January 14, 2019. Danielle Okst serves as the Associate Director of Policy and Grants, and Kelsey Soeth serves as the Associate Director of Communications and Operations.