The Council of Western State Foresters, based in Denver, CO, is a leading authority on the critical issues facing forests in the western United States and Pacific Islands. They provide valuable information and expertise on topics such as forest health, wildland fire management, sustainability, climate change, and the importance of forests in maintaining clean water sources.
With a membership that includes 17 Western U.S. State Foresters and six U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Island foresters, the Council actively advocates for responsible forest management practices that benefit both ecosystems and the well-being of local communities and economies. Their mission is to ensure the ecological, economic, and social sustainability of Western forests through effective response to wildland fires, resilient landscape restoration, and the creation of fire-adapted communities.
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