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Policy Update

February 2025 Policy Update


Read the latest policy update from Neil Simpson, Director of Policy for the Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) and Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC).


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 Spotlight


In Arizona, the Poco Pino Fuels Reduction Project, completed under a Good Neighbor Authority agreement, completed fuels reduction work on over 700 acres and helped to mitigate the impacts of a landscape-scale fire.

Photo: Colby Powers

Meet a Forester

Troy Heithecker


This month, we are pleased to feature Troy Heithecker, Regional Forester for the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region.

Competitive Grants Updates

Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program


Round 3 opened for applications on November 21 and will close at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on March 14, 2025. Please note this deadline has been extended, and the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) have been updated. If you are interested in applying, please contact your state point of contact, which is listed in the NOFOs on grants.gov.


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

Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Competitive Grant Program


The FY 2025 LSR grant application process is closed to applicants. The scoring period will close on March 21, 2025.


For more information, visit the WFLC LSR webpage.

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Grant Program


The FY 2025 WUI grant application period is closed to applicants. The scoring period closed on February 14, 2025.


For more information, visit the CWSF WUI webpage.

News and Notes from Our Members and Partners

Member and Partner Transitions
  • Alaska: Jeremy Douse was promoted to State Forester for Alaska.


To view a list of current CWSF and WFLC members, visit our member directory. If you are a member and wish to update this information, please contact Sara Goodwin. 

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. 

Western Happenings

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



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

Meetings Calendar

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

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