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Image of two portraits, one of Wib Owen and one of Tim Foley Read Article

Staff Leadership Transition at SGSF

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2025 in Review: Building Momentum for Southern Forests

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Wildland firefighter in PPE uses a drip torch to conduct/manage a prescribed fire in a pine forest Read Article

EPA Issues Policy Guidance to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires, Promote Use of Prescribed Fires for Mitigation Efforts

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Launch of Virginia and USDA Block Grant Program to Aid Farms and Forests Impacted by Hurricane Helene

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An outreached hand rests on a fallen pine tree in the foreground, with a hurricane damaged forest in the background Read Article

Secretary Rollins Announces $675.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Florida

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wildland firefighter stringing a line of fire with a drip torch, in a pine forest during a prescribed burn Read Article

Southern State Foresters Welcome National Focus on Wildfire, Offer Proven Solutions from the South

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Southern Foresters Applaud Passage of Critical Disaster Relief Legislation

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Russell Bozeman- Mississippi State Forester Read Article

A Year of Progress and Partnership – Reflections from Outgoing SGSF Chair Russell Bozeman

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Wrapped in paper: a year of southern forestry accomplishments

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Mountain forest majesty: rooted in conservation on International Mountain Day

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Men working prescribed burning. Read Article

Final Report, Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission

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Mark Goeller testifies in Congress Read Article

Oklahoma State Forester provides expert testimony on wildfires to US House Committee