Forest Management

International Year of Forests August Newsletter: Preventing Forest Fires & Saving Money

The National Association of State Foresters (NASF), the USDA Forest Service, and the American Forest Foundation (AFF) partnered to establish a campaign designed to raise U.S. awareness of the value of forests through the International Year of Forests celebration. With Forest Service support, NASF created and manages this website to serve all members of the U.S. forestry community. The website provides free toolkit materials anyone can use to celebrate forests in their own community; it is also a central forum for sharing ideas and events.

2010 National Report on Sustainable Forests

The Draft National Report on Sustainable Forests--2010 describes the state of forests in the United States of America and the indicators of national progress toward the goal of sustainable forest management. The 2010 Report on Sustainable Forests is the second in a series of reports addressing conditions and trends in U.S. forests as they relate to the overarching concept of sustainability.

Plant Associations of Arizona and New Mexico, Volume 2: Woodlands

Volume 2 of two Habitat Typing Guide volumes published by the USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region. Volume 1 covers forests and Volume 2 covers woodlands.

Plant Associations of Arizona and New Mexico, edition 3, Volume 1: Forests

Volume 1 of two Habitat Typing Guide volumes published by the USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region. Volume 1 covers forests and Volume 2 covers woodlands.

Forestry Camp

Forestry Camp

Watershed Forestry Resource Guide

An online collection of resources from the Center for Watershed Protection and the US Forest Service Northeastern Area. Provides useful tools and training materials about managing urban forests for watershed health. Links to topical collections including: Forest Planning And Assessment, Reducing Stormwater Runoff, Forest-Friendly Development, and Planting and Maintaining Trees

Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forests Insects and Diseases

The Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases cultivates and catalyzes collaborative action among diverse interests to abate the threat to North American forests from non-native insects and diseases.

State Forestry and GIS

State Forestry and GIS

A Synthesis of the Science on Forests and Carbon for U.S. Forests.

Ryan, Michael G. et al. 2010. A synthesis of the science on forests and carbon for U.S. forests. Issues in Ecology. Report No. 13. Spring 2010.

Managed Forests in Climate Change Policy: Program Design Elements

A study paper for the Society of American Foresters to identify and reach consensus on the inclusion of forests and forestry activities in public policies on climate change. Coordinating Authors: Neil Sampson, The Sampson Group, Inc., Steve Ruddell and Matt Smith, Forecon, Inc. December 2007

Fire Safety Planning for Your Home

What do the words “forest and watershed health” mean to you? Not long ago, the health of our forests and water was not a concern for most citizens. But, after several years of drought, highly visible insect and disease devastation and an overall increase in the knowledge of our natural resources, New Mexicans are concerned about our forests and watershed health. We, at New Mexico State Forestry are responsible for wildfire suppression on all non-federal, non-municipal, non-tribal and non-pueblo lands. We also provide technical advice on forest and resource management to private landowners, and may include a commercial timber harvest to enhance wildlife habitat, increase water yield, reduce the hazard of insect infestation, diseases or fire.

Fire Prevention Tips for the outdoors

What do the words “forest and watershed health” mean to you? Not long ago, the health of our forests and water was not a concern for most citizens. But, after several years of drought, highly visible insect and disease devastation and an overall increase in the knowledge of our natural resources, New Mexicans are concerned about our forests and watershed health. We, at New Mexico State Forestry are responsible for wildfire suppression on all non-federal, non-municipal, non-tribal and non-pueblo lands. We also provide technical advice on forest and resource management to private landowners, and may include a commercial timber harvest to enhance wildlife habitat, increase water yield, reduce the hazard of insect infestation, diseases or fire.

Troublesome Weeds of New Mexico, NMSU College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, NM Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management and EMNRD Forestry, published in part with grant funds from USDA Forest Service.

Troublesome Weeds of New Mexico, NMSU College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, NM Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management and EMNRD Forestry, published in part with grant funds from USDA Forest Service.

State Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager - apply by 8/18/11

The Urban & Community Forestry (U&CF) Program Manager embraces statewide responsibilities. Serves as state representative for United States Forest Service (USFS) Region 3 on the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) Urban & Community Forestry Committee. Duties Include - Initiates a State U&CF Program Strategic Plan, at least every five (5) years -Writes and administers the Professional Services Contract (PSA) for the statewide Volunteer Coordinator Contractor (currently Tree New Mexico) -Leads the New Mexico Urban Forest Council (NMUFC) -Manages the New Mexico State Big Tree Program; the New Mexico Forest Re-Leaf Program -Leads the Tree Planting Advisory Committee (TPAC) and the statewide Back yard Tree Farm Program -Represents and promotes the direction, philosophy, and strategic plan elements of the EMNRD Forestry Division. Agency contact for this position is: Andrew Frederick, State Timber Management Officer (505) 476-3343

Western Forestry Leadership Coalition Update - January 31, 2011

Please see the attached Western Forestry Leadership Coalition Update for January 31, 2011 Table of Contents 1. OR Board of Forestry Selects Doug Decker as State Forester 2. New Carbon Storage Report Commissioned by Climate Action Reserve 3. Tribal Summit on Energy and Funding Opportunities 4. National Workshop on Climate and Forests 5. In the News: AZ Elderly Residents Heat with Wood from Stewardship Project 6. Eastern Alaska University Seeks Field Forester

Tree Care, General Forestry, and Windbreak Websites Links

Tree Care, General Forestry, and Windbreak Websites Links

New Mexico Urban and Community Forestry Program - Strategic Plan

New Mexico Urban and Community Forestry Program - Strategic Plan

Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry

US Environmental Protection Agency website on carbon in agriculture and forestry. Contents: basic information; frequently asked questions; carbon science; ag and forestry practices; national analysis; international; publications: links and resources.

Forests and Rangelands

Forests and Rangelands is a portal to information about the Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and related initiatives. Forests and Rangelands is a cooperative effort between the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and their land management agencies.

New Mexico Forest Restoration Principles- Collaboratively developed guidelines for forest restoration

New Mexico Forest Restoration Principles- Collaboratively developed guidelines for forest restoration