Forestry Specialist 06/15/2026
Napa RCD is seeking a qualified Forestry Specialist to lead the technical planning, implementation, and project management of projects that improve forest health and wildfire resilience in Napa County. Working closely with the Forest Health & Restoration Program Director, this position ensures that projects are planned in accordance with forestry best practices, comply with applicable… Continue reading →
San Diego Agroforestry Workshop Brings Conservation Professionals into the Field 05/26/2026
From May 5 to 7, 2026, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), in partnership with the USDA National Agroforestry Center and the California Agroforestry Network, hosted the San Diego Agroforestry Workshop for Natural Resources Professionals in Encinitas, California. The training brought together resource conservation district staff, conservation professionals, technical service providers, nonprofit staff, producers,… Continue reading →
DelAtlantic Soil Conservation District Strengthens Forestry Capacity in New Jersey 03/31/2026
In southern New Jersey, the DelAtlantic Soil Conservation District (SCD), formerly Cape Atlantic Conservation District, began its forestry work with limited capacity to meet a growing local need. After a Northeast Mid-Atlantic Partnership for Forests and Water meeting, District Manager Michael Kent met Annica McGuirk, then NACD’s Northeast Representative, who encouraged him to utilize NACD's… Continue reading →
Keeping Minnesota’s Northwoods Resilient: Lake County SWCD’s Forestry Focus 12/29/2025
by the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District Lake County, Minnesota, bordered by Lake Superior, the Superior National Forest, and the Boundary Waters, is a landscape where forests dominate and clean water is abundant. With less than a quarter of the county in private ownership, each private acre plays a crucial role in maintaining… Continue reading →
Rio Grande Conservation District Brings Forestry Education to Students with Friends Grant 08/19/2025
In 2024, the Rio Grande Conservation District (RGCD) in the San Luis Valley of Colorado received a Friends of NACD Grant to implement a forestry project alongside the Center Conservation District. With partner assistance from the Rio Grande Watershed Conservation & Education Initiative (RGWCEI), Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), and NRCS, they held a hands-on… Continue reading →
Landscape Champions: Conservation Districts Driving Forestry Success Across the Country 06/27/2025
Conservation districts across the country continue to lead the charge on locally led conservation, bridging gaps between partners to enhance conservation outcomes, connect landscape-scale efforts, and drive greater impact where it matters most. As federal funding streams shift and traditional stewardship models evolve, districts are continuing to serve as vital local partners, critical to the… Continue reading →
Agroforestry in Action at NACD’s Annual Meeting 03/04/2025
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) recently held a session at its Annual Meeting that focused on the importance of agroforestry practices in conservation and the critical role conservation districts play in supporting landowners. This session, featuring case studies from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and Snohomish Conservation District, highlighted the practical applications of… Continue reading →
Growing Forests, Building Futures: Hubbard SWCD’s Forestry Initiatives in Minnesota 12/27/2024
The Hubbard Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) in Minnesota has advanced local conservation through innovative forestry and environmental programs. A key effort, supported by a 2023 NACD Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) Grant, has helped establish scalable forest gardens, enhancing food security, wildlife habitat, and the urban forest canopy. The work also included installing… Continue reading →
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Learns About Water Quality on Two Rice Farms 08/28/2024
By Caitlin Joubert Agricultural Environmental Specialist | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Office of Soil and Water Conservation (LDAF-OSWC) visited two farms on July 31, 2024, to learn about best management practices (BMPs) on rice production agricultural lands. BMPs are implemented to increase air and water… Continue reading →
Oxford County SWCD Implements an Agroforestry and Climate Resiliency Demonstration Project with Support from a Friends of NACD District Grant 07/08/2024
In 2023, with the help of the Friends of NACD District Grant Program, Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) began implementing their Agroforestry and Climate Resiliency Demonstration Project on a portion of the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest. The agroforestry project established demonstration plots to measure and illustrate the impacts of various woodland conservation… Continue reading →