CWSF Newsletter | April 2021
Organizational Highlights
2021 CWSF/WFLC Spring Meeting
The Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) and Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) will hold their 2021 Spring Meeting virtually from May 18 to May 20. For more information, please contact Kelsey Cruickshank.
Member and Partner Updates

Paul Anderson accepted the position of Station Director for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. Anderson had acted in the position since 2017.

Chad Davis accepted the position of State and Private Forestry Director for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest and Alaska regions.
Meet a Forester
Paul Anderson

This month, we are pleased to feature Paul Anderson, Station Director for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. 

We invite you to meet Paul!
Policy Update
The President’s budget request was released in short-form, outlining high level priorities with greater program level detail still forthcoming. The USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) discussed agency priorities and the appropriations request for fiscal year (FY) 2022 at the House Subcommittee budget hearing. The Administration also outlined a comprehensive infrastructure proposal this month, including some provisions that have sparked the reintroduction of forestry legislation within Congress.
News and Notes from Our Members and Partners
Virtual Learning and Job Opportunities
Visit the CWSF blog to view upcoming virtual learning opportunities from members and partners.

Looking for a job opportunity in forestry? Find your next position in western forestry on the job blog!

If you would like to submit a job posting or virtual learning opportunity, please email Sara Goodwin. 
Event Calendar
See the 2021 calendar for events hosted by CWSF/WFLC and partner organizations.
Questions, comments, feedback? Please contact us!