December 2010
Welcome to Southern Perspective Online. Important work is carried out everyday throughout the South. Explore how the States of the Southern Group of State Foresters are working smarter and more collaboratively to conserve working forest landscapes, protect forests from harm and enhance public benefits from trees and forests.
To Reap Success of an Innovative Program in the Future Requires Action in the Present
Topics and trends could provide direction for multi-state and regional efforts in conserving working forest landscapes, protecting forests from harm and enhancing public benefits from trees and forests. Explore how some of the Southern states are putting the assessments and strategies into action
Budget Cuts Lead to Changes, Challenges and Choices
While the need for state-funded services has not declined, state funds have. Even after making deep spending cuts over the last two years, states continue to face large budget gaps and will continue to struggle to support public services and jobs.
Developing Desired Forest Conditions
Collaboration yields master plan for the southern pine ecosystems.
Southern Plains Wildfire Outbreak Recognizable, Predictable, Inevitable
A firestorm is a true force of nature. Much like a hurricane or tornado, you can’t stop it. All you can do is get out of its way. The National Weather Service and Texas Forest Service are proactive as the Winter Wildfire Season looms.
Wildfire Prevention and Education: Communicate - but not Duplicate
Fire Prevention Education Teams work toward the best wildland fire - the one that never happens
Check out the business of conserving working forest landscapes, protecting forests from harm and enhancing public benefits from trees and forests.
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