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There are few times in the memories of those living where hope has been more greatly needed. As we near this year’s close, I find myself seeking out the bright spots - those things promising better times to come.

The September 2020 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

As wildfires rage across the west for another year, and the word “unprecedented” seems to lose its meaning, now is the time to pause and consider what the cost of all this is.

Read September's legislative and policy update.

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

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

On August 4, the president signed into law the largest conservation legislation in a generation, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).

Read August's legislative and policy update.

The August 2020 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

The Forest Utilization Network's 2020 publication is out now. The publication features utilization success stories from across the West. 

With a 310-107 vote on Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives passed landmark legislation in the form of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).

Read July's legislative and policy update.

The July 2020 edition of the CWSF e-newsletter is now available.

This month, we are pleased to feature Denis Sene, Jr. (DJ), Forestry Program Manager with the American Samoa Community College - Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division.

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