July 2025 Newsletter

ORGANIZATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit

The Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit will take place November 18-20, 2025, in Flagstaff, Arizona.

The Summit will convene industry, government, research, academia, economic development, and non-governmental organizations to explore innovative solutions and strategies for the long-term sustainable use and marketability of ponderosa pine.

Additional details, including registration and agenda, will be shared on our website in the coming months.

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Become a Summit Sponsor!

CWSF is currently offering sponsorship opportunities for the Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit. If your company or organization is interested in participating, please contact Patricia Payne or visit the Summit webpage for more information.

Reflecting on National Wildland Firefighter Day

During the month of July, several Western states collaborated with their Governors to develop and sign proclamations to recognize National Wildland Firefighter Day.

Learn more about the work and dedication of wildland firefighters, and the importance of programs such as the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant in a guest blog post by CWSF’s Communications Intern.

Photo: Ben Bohall, Nebraska Forest Service

POLICY UPDATE

July 2025 Policy Update

Read the latest policy update from Neil Simpson, CWSF/WFLC Director of Policy. This month’s policy update covers:

Click the links above to jump to each individual topic or download a PDF on our website.

COMMITTEE UPDATES

Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Spotlight

Check out our latest GNA Spotlight to learn how the Washington Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the USDA Forest Service to support environmental planning across the state of Washington.

Photo: John Perry, WA DNR

COMPETITIVE GRANTS UPDATES

Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program

Round 3 closed for applications on March 14, 2025. The verification and review process is in progress, and when completed, the final ranked list will be sent for approvals before being announced.

For more information, visit the Forest Service CWDG webpage and the CWSF CWDG webpage.

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Grant Program

The FY 2025 WUI grant application period is closed to applicants. This grant program has been scored, and the recommendation list has been sent to the Washington Office for approval.

For more information, visit the CWSF WUI webpage.

NEWS & NOTES FROM MEMBERS AND PARTNERS

Job Opportunities

Visit the CWSF job blog for the latest job opportunities from Western state forestry agencies and partners.

If you would like to submit a job posting, please contact Patricia Payne.

Meetings Calendar

See the calendar of meetings and events hosted by CWSF/WFLC and partner organizations.

Western Happenings

For a quick look at recent happenings in the Western region, check out the features below:

STATES/PACIFIC ISLANDS

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USDA FOREST SERVICE

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Northern Research Station: Restoring future forests: how fire, deer, and canopy gaps shape forest seed banks and regeneration potential | Experimental Forests
Rocky Mountain Research Station: Webinar Roundup | Preparing for Wildfire: Meeting communities where they’re at | Innovations in Aerial Monitoring and Big Data
Research and Development: Science for Productive Forests: Understanding Trends and Projections | Science for Productive Forests: Advancing Silvicultural Understanding and Operations | July National Research Digest | Science for Wildfire & Safety: Pioneers of Cutting-Edge Fire Science

If you have a press release or feature you would like to include in an upcoming newsletter, please email Sara Goodwin.

NASF Awards - Submit Nominations by August 1

The NASF Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 NASF Current Achievement Awards. These awards recognize individuals who exemplify outstanding qualities in their respective areas of expertise, including forest public policy, fire protection, forest resource management, urban and community forestry, communications, leadership, and partnerships.

Awardees will be recognized at NASF's Annual Meeting in Waimea, Hawai'i.

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