Providing leadership for the South's forests.
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Forestry is STEM! From satellites to GIS, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math support forest health and wildfire readiness. #NationalSTEMDay #ForestryCareers #ForestScience #SouthernForests
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SGSF promotes community growth management to retain forestland through municipal and county-level policies, supported through collaboration with state forestry agencies. Learn more at southernforests.org/prioriti….
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Southern forests provide 40% of forest jobs & 90% of U.S. timber, thanks to federal-state partnerships and local expertise. These aren’t just statistics. They represent families with mortgages, communities with tax bases and regions with economic vitality. SouthernForests.org
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Following natural disasters of all kinds, state forestry agencies throughout the South mobilize quickly and efficiently to help restore infrastructure and assist local governments. This capacity is irreplaceable. Without it, disaster response slows and costs rise.
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Southern state forestry agencies are among the @forestservice's most reliable and effective partners. They operate efficiently, are deeply rooted in local communities and have decades of experience turning federal investment into measurable results. SouthernForests.org.
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Recent rainfall hasn't erased months of persistent drought across the South. The new Fall 2026 Wildfire Risk Assessment warns of continued wildfire concerns and potential demands on firefighting resources across multiple states. Read more: ow.ly/CECe50ZYycV
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New term, new leadership for Southern Group of State Foresters: Al Davis chairs, Rick Dolan vice chairs, Kyle Cunningham treasurer. Read more: ow.ly/9TNg50ZTATG
#StateForesters #ForestryLeadership #SouthernForests
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What does a state forestry agency actually do? Across the South, they protect 94% of the region’s land area from wildfire, support private landowners, monitor forest health, strengthen forest markets & much more. SouthernForests.org
#StateForestry #SouthernForests #Forestry
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Our public lands are a critical part of the southern landscape, and caring for them is a shared responsibility. On #NationalPublicLandsDay, we celebrate the state, federal and private partners working across boundaries to keep the entire forest landscape healthy and resilient.
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Wildfire response begins well before the first resource is dispatched. Southern state forestry agencies train, equip, and partner year-round for effective wildfire action. #NationalPreparednessMonth #WildlandFire #WildfirePreparedness #StateForestry #SouthernForests
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Fall begins! 🔥 What will wildfire season bring to the South? See the Sept–Dec outlook: ow.ly/pgE950ZOUPy #WildlandFire #SouthernForests #FirstDayOfFall
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The South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact activates to aid Arkansas wildfire response amid drought, enabling states to send firefighting personnel and equipment. Learn more: ow.ly/NYSl50ZPKh7
#Wildfire #WildfireResponse #SouthernForests #StateForestry
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New research from @AmForestFndn and @Sorenson_Impact reveals the value of family forests' benefits. Read more: ow.ly/4puB50ZONQA #FamilyForests #PrivateForests #ForestStewardship #SouthernForest
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Forest health threats cross state lines; regional coordination helps Southern forests stay protected. #ForestHealth #SouthernForests #StateForestry
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Storm preparedness starts before landfall. Partner with your state Urban & Community Forestry program this #NationalPreparednessMonth! Learn more at southernforests.org/ufst
#UrbanForestry #CommunityForestry #StormPreparedness #SouthernForests
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Removing small trees and excess fuels boosts forest health and wildfire resilience. Markets for low-value wood make management feasible. #NationalCleanEnergyWeek #ForestMarkets #WildfireMitigation #SouthernForests
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For #NationalCleanEnergyWeek, support the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act to boost renewable fuels and wildfire resilience! Learn more: ow.ly/mRzy50ZJx3s #WildfireMitigation #ForestHealth #WoodyBiomass #SouthernForests
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Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, and honor the first responders who ran toward danger to help others. We remember their courage, their service and their sacrifice, and all those whose lives were forever changed by that day. We will never forget.
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Research shows wildland firefighters face higher mental health risks. On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, access support here: 🔗 ow.ly/F02I50ZIsui #WildlandFire #FirefighterMentalHealth
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Storm preparedness for community forests starts early. Connect with your local urban forestry coordinator this #NationalPreparednessMonth. ow.ly/JLg650ZIske #UrbanForestry #CommunityForestry #StormPreparedness #SouthernForests
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