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White Louisiana home with intense wildfire flames behind it. Read Article

Why Wildfires Aren’t Just a Western Problem: The Truth About Year-Round Wildfire Risks in the South

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Johnny Sabo Appointed New Georgia State Forester

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Southern Community Wood Utilization Group debuts at ISA conference

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trio of photos: female forester examining tree, U.S. Capitol Building, Wildland firefighter moniitoring a prescribed burn Read Article

Policy At-A-Glance: August 2024

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Men walking to service forest. Read Article

Behind the flames: understanding wildfire deployments and coordinated response

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The frightful four: the top forest health threats in the South today

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Two Southern State FIA Employees Named Davita Colker Bryant Recipients 

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2024 southern region award winners announced: celebrating excellence and innovation in forestry

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Urban Forest Strike Team deploys to northwest Arkansas for post-tornado recovery

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Jon Sutherland recently earned his GED diploma and was working as an assistant manager at his local Dollar General when he heard about a fire crew being developed through the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Through this partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Sutherland is living out his family’s legacy of fire and forestry. (USDA Forest Service photo by Sheila Holifield) Read Article

Choctaw Nation fire crew gets their start in Southern Region

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Going on the offensive in the South

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Wood Products to Support Local Jobs and Healthy Forests