Welcome to the web site for Retirees of the U.S. Forest Service, dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and principles of natural resource conservation upon which the U.S. Forest Service was founded, and to provide a world-wide forum to encourage continuous progress in their refinement and application.
Cruise this web site to view News about natural resource management, and contacts in
Region and Area Retiree Organizations. You can read about
The National Association of Forest Service Retirees and sign up for
membership.
Annual
NAFSR meeting in Seattle, Aug 23 & 24.
We
are meeting at the
we are
elated that U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell will be with us the morning
and for lunch on August 23rd.
The House Interior and Related Agencies Subcommittee has marked up the 2011 budget bill. Overall, the FS did pretty well in a period of tight budgets. It is interesting that the increase in FS non-fire programs was greater than the total increase for all Interior Agencies. A Summary of action and Chairman Moran's opening statement. It is still not clear whether the Congress will pass the appropriations bills before the election.
it out - 
FS current calendar of events
DATE: APRIL 18, 2010
TO: NAFSR MEMBERS
FROM: DARREL L. KENOPS
SUBJECT:
Fire Management is one of the topics of most interest to our members.
This very important speech, statement by Chief Tidwell, to USFS key, long
term partners in forestry and natural resource management, will be actively
discussed as we enter the 2010 wildfire season. At this time
we are working to schedule a pre-season meeting with USFS Deputy Chief Hubbard
and his leaders to continue the fire management dialogue underway based on our
members interests.
Best Regards!! Darrel
(link to speech)
NAFSR Comments to USFS on Revision of Forest Planning Regulations - - Posted 02/24/2010
USFS, Federal Register Notice of intent to prepare an environment impact statement on forest planning rule - - Posted 03/22/2010
A 9th Circuit Court - 2008 McNair Opinion - - Posted 03/20/2010
USFS Chief Tom Tidwell announces a series of events on Development of Land and
Resource Management Planning Rule - - Posted 02/24/2010
Economic Use of Woody Biomass from National Forests - - Posted 03/14/2010
Forest Service Job Corps & USDA "Training Americas Youth for the New Green Jobs.
- - Posted 03/07/2010
2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Weeks Act, landmark legislation that provided the authorization for the purchase of lands that now makes up the eastern NF - - Posted 02/26/2010
Letter from NAFSR and PLF to Senator Jeff Bingaman concerning Wild Horses - - Posted 01/26/2010
Washington DC FSX Club constitution changes - - Posted 01/26/2010
Association 2009/2010 Budget data posted under Reports and Letters.
Comments on Concession Campground Policy Sought - - Posted 12/07/2009
Abstract - "Managing Alaska's Resources for Present and Future Generations", John Sandor presentation at the World Forestry Congress, Buenos Aires - Posted 10/27/2009
US Forest Service, October 23, 2009, Status of Roadless Rules - - Posted 10/23/2009
Congressional Research Service, National Forest System Roadless Area Initiatives, October 9, 2009 (22 page pdf) - - Posted 10/23/2009
Letter on biomass energy to Secretary Agriculture Vilsack signed by 59 organizations - - Posted 10/15/2009
John R. McGuire award presented to Mike Landram, R5 Silviculturists. - - Posted 09/29/2009
The "Magnificent Seven" - - the first time seven Chiefs get together CLICK HERE. - - Posted 09/29/2009
You now can become a member of NAFSR via a simple click of the mouse. The first
year is free, annual dues after that is $25.
Report from Darrel L. Kenops, Executive Director, to NAFSR Board and Members - - Posted 09/29/2009
Join the Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus - - Posted 08/23/2009
Interesting new web site launched, check it out - Evergreen Foundation
As a new feature of the website we would like to display historical and/or memory photos. These photos should be meaningful to you (or someone else from in the FS) but also historical
Check the Where Are They Now area, where you can search for old friends and colleagues or submit information about yourself.
View some comments and notes of interest from other retirees at Notes and Comments.
There are some interesting stories provided on the History page . You can also view the Schedule of Events, including meeting schedules for retiree clubs around the country.
You are welcome to email comments about our website - email to kwhite301@comcast.net
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