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Wesley Moss Rickard: Forestry Giant Gone

Jim Petersen, August 15, 2017

Wesley Moss Rickard is remembered for his contributions to forestry

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"…The president’s budget would eliminate or cut all but one Forest Service State and Private Forestry program and reduce investments in state and family forests to just 2.5 percent of the overall Forest Service budget.”

“More than once the Trump administration has stated its support for rural America and its commitment to managing federal forests in partnership with state forestry agencies. Now, with this budget proposal, we see a direct contradiction,” said Jay Farrell, NASF executive director.

“What we know for sure is that more work needs to be done throughout the Beltway to show all the benefits forests provide – better water quality, stronger industry, healthier families, and more – every day, for every American. Because without essential investments today in our forests, we simply won’t have them tomorrow.” … See MoreSee Less

State Foresters concerned about Administration’s desire to reduce funding for state and private forestry programs – Wildfire Today

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After reviewing President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget request, the National Association of State Foresters will expand its efforts within the Beltway to illustrate the long-term and …

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Posts tagged Industrial forestry

Wesley Moss Rickard: Forestry Giant Gone