Forestry

In the heart of Kentucky, Boone County is home to an array of habitats, from lush forests to meandering streams. These natural areas play a crucial role in preserving local biodiversity and enhancing the quality of life for its residents and at the forefront of conservation efforts in Boone County is the Boone County Conservation…… Continue reading →

  Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) in Minnesota recently announced a new project trialing the application of biochar with a USDA Forest Service Wood Innovation grant. Brad Matlack, District Manager of CSWCD is a dedicated conservationist with over two decades of experience under his belt. Over the last several years, he’s spearheaded a…… Continue reading →

Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are government entities with a unique responsibility to protect the state's natural resources. The boundaries of the 23 NRDs are based on the major river basins in Nebraska, which allows them to respond to local conservation and resource management needs. NRDs throughout the state work with landowners and partners to…… Continue reading →

From extreme drought conditions, forest pest population booms, the resultant wildland mega-fires, depleted soil systems and water resources, Deschutes County, OR is no stranger to the complex and challenging resource concerns that impact so many transitional landscapes. Nestled along the eastern edge of the Cascade Mountain Range, the county boundary extends from forested mountain landscapes…… Continue reading →

Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s State and Private Forestry, NACD and partners can better support conservation districts and their work with private forest landowners. The cooperative agreement allows for broader partnership engagement and helps support the production of Forestry Notes, NACD’s monthly forestry newsletter that promotes conservation…… Continue reading →

The importance of urban forests is becoming increasingly apparent. Lowered heat island effect, greater well-being, and lower utility costs just being a few advantages. The Spokane Conservation District (SCD) in Washington has been involved in forestry work for decades but began increasing its scope to include urban forest issues about 16 years ago. Its wide…… Continue reading →

In this Conservation District Forester Spotlight, meet Rob Walker, conservation forester for Boulder Valley and Longmont Conservation Districts (BLVCD) in north central Colorado. Robert shares about the importance of building relationships with landowners and the rewards of completing forest restoration projects. Question: If you traced your interest back to its roots, what triggered your passion for…… Continue reading →

In this Conservation District Forester Spotlight, meet Ellie Johnson, the forester for Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau Conservation Districts in Michigan. Ellie has been in her role for a year and answered questions about her experience so far. Question: If you traced your interest back to its roots, what triggered your passion for forestry? Answer:…… Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_47685" align="alignright" width="250"] Forest management in treatment areas that deterred the mountain pine beetle, as opposed to the outside areas that were not managed and shows red/yellow infested trees (photo credit Ben Wutdke)[/caption] A decade ago, Wyoming was facing a crisis. Wyoming was experiencing a severe mountain pine beetle epidemic that was quickly turning…… Continue reading →

The Joint Forestry Team and members of NACD’s Forestry Resource Policy Group (FRPG) gathered last week to learn about ongoing projects and connect with partners from the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (USFS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and others. The event kicked off on Monday,…… Continue reading →