Most of America’s forests are owned by families, protected by state agencies and managed by professionals. Forest Action Plans are state-specific strategies for our diverse forest lands.
Forest Action Plans offer the best thinking and innovation of local experts to proactively fight threats to forests from wildfire, insects, disease, and encroaching development.
Forests filter our air and water, serve as peaceful places for recreation, and provide habitat for wildlife. Forest Action Plans help preserve a natural legacy for generations to come.
State forestry agencies have a long history of working with landowners, conservation groups, industry and federal partners to preserve, manage and protect the nation’s forests. Forest Action Plans are guiding their work in all U.S. states and territories so that these lands are managed, conserved and enjoyed now and into the future.
Issue Spotlight
Forest Health, Resiliency, and Sustainability
Throughout the nation, states and territories are seeking ways to increase forest health, resiliency, and sustainability in the face of increasing threats from urbanization, globalization, and climate change. State forestry agencies welcome partnerships with local landowners, other natural resource agencies, federal and tribal landowners, and private organizations that coordinate efforts to better manage forests and address the threats that face them. States also value and make significant...
View the Action Plans
Learn about the Forest Action Plan in your state, with links to the full documents and contact information for your state forestry agency.
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June 14,2011