NAASF Forest Utilization Committee

The NAASF Forest Utilization Standing Committee is established to address a wide scope of forest utilization issues of regional significance, and to make recommendations to the Northeastern Area Association of State Foresters (NAASF).   In particular, the Committee will work to support sustainable forest management and other forest based benefits by working with NAASF to maintain and enhance markets for traditional and non-traditional forest products.

• Foster cooperation among member states, the federal government, and public and private stakeholders;
• Discuss, develop, sponsor, and promote programs and activities that will benefit all areas of forest management, utilization and protection, and contribute to the welfare of the people of the northeastern states;
• Share information and expertise across the region;
• Identify emerging issues;
• Support the implementation of USFS S&PF programs by providing a platform for communication between the Northeastern Area, state program managers, and the State Foresters;
• Address issues related to the implementation of USDA Forest Service Programs;
• Develop and submit resolutions to the Association for action;
• Support the committee work of the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), as requested by NAASF;
• Provide information to help the NAASF make informed decisions;
• Carry out specific projects at the request of NAASF.

Forest Utilization Committee Leadership

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For more information, contact Ian MacFarlane, NAASF Executive Director, at (202) 526-4804 or ian.macfarlane@mail.wvu.edu.