LIBRARY

Good forestry is good for the land and the communities it supports.

A call to action

Two peer-reviewed reports to help quantify conditions for the safe and appropriate re-introduction of fire, including managed wildfire.

The final phase of the development of the National Cohesive Wildland Management Strategy

Sonny Perdue's response to NAFSR work study

Evolution from custodial management, to production forestry, to ecosystem management

Western National Forests Timberland (96.1 MM acres) chart that illustrates timber growth, mortality, and cut.

Rapid Initial Attack with cost and water effective aerial assets can change the game.

An interview with Brett L'Esperance concerning Dauntless Air, a Minnesota-based company that flies 13 amphibious Single-Engine Air-tankers [“Fire Bosses”] equipped to fight forest fires.

What is also needed are key changes to current policy and suppression strategies that are crippling our country's initial response system. Here are five changes that would make a big difference.

SAVE A BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR: THE NEW FIRE TRIANGLE SMOKEJUMPER - Publication of the National Smokejumper Association

This report summarizes the research approach and results and should be of interest to Forest Service officials and others who are concerned with ensuring that the nation's wildfire-fighting capabilities are maintained in an efficient and cost-effective way.

How to Strengthen Initial Response and Direct Attack Capabilities for Success in Today's World

The National Association of Forest Service Retirees (NAFSR) is dedicated to sustaining the Forest Service mission and adapting to today's and tomorrow’s challenges.

A report on plant closures between 1990-2016 - in Idaho and Montana.

Forest related industries have long played a major role in Montana's economy – especially in the western part of the state.

Wildland fire suppression costs of the United States Forest Service have risen from $1 billion USD in the fire season of 2012 to $4.5 billion today.

Resources: Articles, Links and Presentations - Learn more about Anchor Forests and the Practice of Anchor Forestry.

This Press Kit is to describe and promote Anchor Forests and the practice of Anchor Forestry.

"A proposal for structural and cultural transformation and a U.S. Forest Service Academy for entry-level personnel By Lyle Laverty, Rich Stem, Roger Deaver, and Les Joslin" January 15, 2014

Speech delivered at the 2017 Family Forest Landowners and Managers Conference, by Jim Petersen, Founder and directory of Evergreen. “Idaho's Working Forests: Are they working for you?” University Inn, Moscow, Idaho Monday, March 27, 2017

Speech delivered at Annual Logging Contractors and Suppliers Get-Together, by Jim Petersen founder and director of Evergreen. Seaport Room, Red Lion Inn Lewiston, Idaho April 19, 2017

A report on the current state of our forests in Washington, east of the cascades.

An overview of the state of Colorado's forests, presented to the Colorado legislature in April 2017.

A report on the current state of our forests in Idaho.

A report on the current state of our forests in Montana.