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Status Report - USFS Threat Assessment Centers - September 12, 2006
This status report provides an introduction to the new USFS Threat Assessment Centers that are now up and running. Go to "Presentations" for the PowerPoint version of this report.
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Legislative and Policy Briefing - August 11, 2006
A concise update on current issues including: The President’s FY 2007 Budget, Secure Rural Schools Act, 2007 Farm Bill, Emergency Rehabilitation, Pacific Island Eligibility, Healthy Forest Reserve Program, NEPA Task Force and HFRA Oversight Hearings. |
Ecosystem Services - June 21, 2006
Ecosystem services are the goods provided by ecosystems. This Brief summarizes the presentations from the Katoomba Conference in Portland, June 2006. |
Assisting Low Capacity Communities Reduce Wildfire Risk. - June 2, 2006
a recent research project conducted by the University of Oregon for the National Network of Forest Practitioners. |
A Cohesive Fuels Treatment Strategy - Protecting People and Natural Resources - May 25, 2006
Background and summary on the cohesive strategy devleoped by the Departments of Interior and Agriculture integrating the resources available to both the BLM and the USFS. |
GAO Report on Use of Woody Biomass for Energy - May 25, 2006
Background and report highlights. |
Legislative and Policy Briefing - May 5, 2006
A concise update on current issues including: The President’s FY 2007 Budget, Secure Rural Schools Act, Endangered Species Act, 2007 Farm Bill, Emergency Rehabilitation, Bark Beetle Legislation, Pacific Island Eligibility, Healthy Forest Reserve Program and EPA: Air Quality & Exceptional Events. |
2007 Farm Bill - April 19, 2006
This brief provides an analysis of principles, preliminary and programmatic ideas, and a breakdown of forestry authorities in the Farm Bill. |
2005 Hurricane Response – State’s Role - April 16, 2006
This fact sheet summarizes the state wildland fire resource contribution to this disaster recovery. |
Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality: EPA Exceptional Events Rule - March 27, 2006
The Environmental Protection Agency is currently developing new standards for natural and “exceptional” events such as wildfire. This Brief gives background, summary, current issues and recommendations relating to prescribed fire and wildland fire use. |
Legislative and Policy Briefing - March 1, 2006
A 3-page update on current issues including: The President’s FY 2007 Budget, Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act, Endangered Species Act, 2007 Farm Bill, Emergency Rehabilitation and National Environmental Policy Act. |
WGA’s Biomass Energy Report: Up to 15,000 MW of Electricity by 2015 - January 24, 2006
The Clean and Diversified Energy Advisory Committee, commissioned by the Western Governors’ Association, has released a series of Task Force Reports intended to outline renewable energy contributions in the West. This is a summary of those reports. |
National Environmental Policy Act Reform - Update - December 29, 2005
This brief summarizing the recent report released by the National Environmental Policy Act Task Force. Many of the findings and recommendations merit close attention. |
The Quadrennial Fire and Fuels Report - December 21, 2005
The Quadrennial Fire and Fuels Report (QFFR) is a comprehensive portrait of fire mitigation planning across five federal agencies. This issue brief provides background, summary and highlights of the report. |
Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act - November 29, 2005
HR 4200 was introduced in October, 2005. To expedite post catastrophic recovery projects, the Act extends many of the authorities found in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act to post-disturbance circumstances. |
Southwest Forest Restoration Institutes - October 31, 2005
Institutes have been established in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona to conduct and disseminate research on forest and watershed restoration issues in the West and partner with state and federal scientists. |
Endangered Species Act - October 31, 2005
H.R. 3824: Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act (TESRA) passed the House on September 29, 2005. This bill substantially modifies approaches established in the 1973 Endangered Species Act. |
Court Ruling: USFS Use of NEPA Categorical Exclusions - October 9, 2005
On September 16, 2005, in response to the government’s motion to clarify the 9th Circuit District’s decision on Earth Island Institute v. Ruthenbeck, the Judge ruled that the limitations on CEs applied not only to California, but nationally and to all decisions made since July 7th. |
Spatial Analysis Project / Web-DET Update. Issue Brief #2 - September 9, 2005
The Web-Based Data Entry Tool is the “hand-in-glove” that allows SAP to be workable, applicable, accountable, and thus sustainable.
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US Forest Service Strategic Business Planning - Peer Exchange - September 1, 2005
The intention of this meeting is to help move the Forest Service toward a fully integrated, performance-based management system. |
Community Wildfire Protection Plans - May 11, 2005
CWPPs represent an unprecedented opportunity to address the challenges of the Wildland/Urban Interface through the creation of comprehensive and locally supported fire management plans. |
WRAP Fire Emissions Joint Forum - April 25, 2005
This issue brief describes why State Foresters should engage with their air quality agency counterparts in the creation of State Implementation Plans and the most effective methods to do so. |
The Secure Rural Schools and Communities Stabilization Act (P.L. 106-393) (SRSA) - December 22, 2004
This acts provides for a 6-year temporary safety-net payment to forest counties and schools at 85 percent of the average of their three highest receipt years under the Twenty-five Percent Fund Act from 1986-1999. The Act is due for re-authorization in 2006. |
Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act - December 17, 2004
This Act establishes three Institutes to demonstrate and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires, and restore the health of fire-adapted forest and woodland ecosystems of the interior West. |
Spatial Analysis Project. Issue Brief #1 - October 1, 2004
Utilizing existing GIS capabilities the SAP will: graphically illustrate and assess how programs are affecting the landscape, identify areas of highest potential, and promote plan consistency while automating the collection of data. |
Green Infrastructure - July 7, 2004
Green Infrastructure is a strategically planned and managed network of wilderness, parks, greenways, conservation easements, and working lands that supports native species, maintains natural ecological processes, sustains air and water resources, and contributes to the health and quality of life. |
National Fire Plan - February 13, 2003
Key Messages, actions taken and summary of the National Fire Plan are provided. |
