The southern voice for sustainable American forests
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Investment in State & Private Forests
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Addressing Wildland Fire Issues
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Supporting Strong Markets
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Southern Group of State Foresters
We are a non-profit organization representing southern state forestry agencies
Our 15 members within the southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands collectively provide leadership, coordination, expertise and resources to sustain the economic, environmental, health and societal benefits of southern forests.
Save the Date: SGSF 2024 Annual Meeting
Join us in Wilmington, NC, June 3-6 as the North Carolina Forest Service hosts the Southern Group of State Foresters’ 2024 Annual Meeting, themed “Forestry Tools of Tomorrow: Pioneering new frontiers using AI & advancing technologies.”
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View AllWe provide the southern perspective on national issues, policy development and legislation impacting forests.