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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.

Website updates - July 31, 2010

 

  Annual NAFSR meeting in Seattle, Aug 23 & 24.

We are meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport. We have a block of rooms at  special rate of $119 a night for  August 22/23. The numbers to call are either 1-800-222-8733 or 206-246-8600. Be sure to mention the group code NFS for this special rate.

We are elated that U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell will be with us the morning and for lunch on August 23rd

MEETING AGENDA

 

 

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.

Summary of Actions

Chairman Morgan's statement

 

 

it out -     FS current calendar of events

 

DATE: APRIL 18, 2010
TO: NAFSR MEMBERS
FROM: DARREL L. KENOPS
 
SUBJECT: U.S. FOREST SERVICE CHIEF TOM TIDWELL'S MARCH 29TH SPEECH TO THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEF'S MEETING, RENO. NV.
 
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

 

LINK to High Country News article on Roadless areas. - - Posted 11/24/2009

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.  

Membership

 

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

 


Interesting Historical Photos 

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

 

Throughout this website you will find PDF files. In order to read them you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have it click on the icon below to download it.