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Issue Briefs

These resource and legislative briefs help to summarize complex issues. As well, many of them communicate the position, focus, and actions of the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition. Contact information is provided in each brief.

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pdf icon WFLC Legislative and Policy Update: - November 15, 2007
Brief description and update on key legislative and policy issues.
pdf icon Update on Freely Associated States Forestry Assistance - September 11, 2007
The Freely Associated States (some Pacific Islands)do not currently receive forestry assistance under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act. CWSF has been working to include language in the 2007 Farm Bill to resolve this.
pdf icon WFLC Legislative and Policy Update: - September 7, 2007
Brief description and update on key legislative and policy issues.
pdf icon Gypsy Moth in the Western U.S. - August 13, 2007
Successful Prevention of its Establishment, prepared by the Western Forest Health and Invasive Species Committee
pdf icon Bark Beetles in the Western States - August 1, 2007
US Forest Service Update
pdf icon WFLC Legislative and Policy Update: - June 25, 2007
A concise update on current issues including: FY08 Appropriations (complete numbers included in spread sheet appendix), Extra Wildfire Suppression Funding: Emergency Supplemental, 2007 Farm Bill (including NASF's Matrix in appendix), Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act, National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act, Clean Water Restoration Act, CLEAN Energy Act, Senate Energy Tax Package, and Fire Suppression Budgeting Solution.
pdf icon Redesigning State & Private Forestry - June 18, 2007
External Briefing Paper #2 of 2
pdf icon NASF on Federal Wildland Fire Supression Costs: Budget Reform - May 14, 2007
describing NASF’s recommendation to address the need for wildland fire protection delivery in a reliable, consistent and cost effective manner.
pdf icon Urban and Community Forestry Funding Alternatives - April 16, 2007
This briefing paper provides an overview of funding issues and concerns for U&C programs and potential alternative funding sources.
pdf icon WFLC Legislative and Policy Briefing - March 27, 2007
A concise update on current issues including: The President’s FY08 Budget, Secure Rural Schools Act, Wildfire Suppression Funding & the FY07 Emergency Supplemental, 2007 Farm Bill, Pacific Island Eligibility, Endangered Species, Legal Timber Protection Act, and the SW Forest Restoration Institutes
pdf icon Redesigning State & Private Forestry - March 20, 2007
External Briefing Paper #1 of 2
pdf icon Council of Western State Foresters - Priority Programs, FY 2008 - March 5, 2007
This 2-page document describes the need for four priority federal programs in order to sustain and manage our forests - appropriate for visits to congressional members.
pdf icon State Fire Assistance Fact Sheet - February 23, 2007
Forestry and Conservation Groups show support for SFA with this document. The proactive planning and preparedness assistance provided by State Fire Assistance is key to the long-term reduction of wildfire suppression costs.
pdf icon State Fire Assistance Highlights - February 23, 2007
Highlights and accomplishments of the State Fire Assistant Program