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Image of two portraits, one of Wib Owen and one of Tim Foley Read Article
Jan 15, 2026

Staff Leadership Transition at SGSF

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Dec 29, 2025

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
Oct 21, 2025

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

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Aug 19, 2025

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
Jul 21, 2025

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
Jun 14, 2025

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

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Dec 24, 2024

Southern Foresters Applaud Passage of Critical Disaster Relief Legislation

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Russell Bozeman- Mississippi State Forester Read Article
Sep 27, 2024

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

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Dec 20, 2023

Wrapped in paper: a year of southern forestry accomplishments

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Dec 11, 2023

Mountain forest majesty: rooted in conservation on International Mountain Day

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Men working prescribed burning. Read Article
Oct 2, 2023

Final Report, Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission

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Mark Goeller testifies in Congress Read Article
Jul 13, 2023

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

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