Recent rainfall hasn't erased months of persistent drought across the South. The new Fall 2026 Wildfire Risk Assessment warns of continued wildfire concerns and potential demands on firefighting resources across multiple states. Read more: ow.ly/CECe50ZYycV

New term, new leadership for Southern Group of State Foresters: Al Davis chairs, Rick Dolan vice chairs, Kyle Cunningham treasurer. Read more: ow.ly/9TNg50ZTATG #StateForesters #ForestryLeadership #SouthernForests

What does a state forestry agency actually do? Across the South, they protect 94% of the region’s land area from wildfire, support private landowners, monitor forest health, strengthen forest markets & much more. SouthernForests.org #StateForestry #SouthernForests #Forestry

Our public lands are a critical part of the southern landscape, and caring for them is a shared responsibility. On #NationalPublicLandsDay, we celebrate the state, federal and private partners working across boundaries to keep the entire forest landscape healthy and resilient.

Wildfire response begins well before the first resource is dispatched. Southern state forestry agencies train, equip, and partner year-round for effective wildfire action. #NationalPreparednessMonth #WildlandFire #WildfirePreparedness #StateForestry #SouthernForests

Fall begins! 🔥 What will wildfire season bring to the South? See the Sept–Dec outlook: ow.ly/pgE950ZOUPy #WildlandFire #SouthernForests #FirstDayOfFall

The South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact activates to aid Arkansas wildfire response amid drought, enabling states to send firefighting personnel and equipment. Learn more: ow.ly/NYSl50ZPKh7 #Wildfire #WildfireResponse #SouthernForests #StateForestry

New research from @AmForestFndn and @Sorenson_Impact reveals the value of family forests' benefits. Read more: ow.ly/4puB50ZONQA #FamilyForests #PrivateForests #ForestStewardship #SouthernForest

Forest health threats cross state lines; regional coordination helps Southern forests stay protected. #ForestHealth #SouthernForests #StateForestry

Storm preparedness starts before landfall. Partner with your state Urban & Community Forestry program this #NationalPreparednessMonth! Learn more at southernforests.org/ufst #UrbanForestry #CommunityForestry #StormPreparedness #SouthernForests

Removing small trees and excess fuels boosts forest health and wildfire resilience. Markets for low-value wood make management feasible. #NationalCleanEnergyWeek #ForestMarkets #WildfireMitigation #SouthernForests

For #NationalCleanEnergyWeek, support the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act to boost renewable fuels and wildfire resilience! Learn more: ow.ly/mRzy50ZJx3s #WildfireMitigation #ForestHealth #WoodyBiomass #SouthernForests

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, and honor the first responders who ran toward danger to help others. We remember their courage, their service and their sacrifice, and all those whose lives were forever changed by that day. We will never forget.

Research shows wildland firefighters face higher mental health risks. On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, access support here: 🔗 ow.ly/F02I50ZIsui #WildlandFire #FirefighterMentalHealth

Storm preparedness for community forests starts early. Connect with your local urban forestry coordinator this #NationalPreparednessMonth. ow.ly/JLg650ZIske #UrbanForestry #CommunityForestry #StormPreparedness #SouthernForests

We’re excited to welcome James Fortner as SGSF’s new Policy Director! James will engage Congress, the Administration and partners to advance SGSF policy priorities. He joins us after retiring from the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more: ow.ly/ME2B50ZLEgb

Mass timber, grown sustainably in the South, builds a greener future. Celebrating this important innovation during #WorldGreenBuildingWeek! #MassTimber #ForestProducts #SouthernForests #WorkingForests

What better way to celebrate #InternationalLiteracyDay than with a good book about forests? 📚What's YOUR favorite book about forests, trees or the people who work among them? #SouthernForests #Forestry #InternationalLiteracyDay

Behind every acre of forest are the skilled people—foresters, firefighters, drivers, and more—who keep Southern forests healthy. This Labor Day, we honor their hard work. #LaborDay #Forestry #SouthernForests #ForestWorkforce

On #NationalWildlifeDay, we're celebrating the forests of the South & the wildlife that call them home. 🌲🦌🦉 Prescribed fire, thinning, protecting streamside forests, and managing invasive plants can all play a role in keeping each #WildlifeHabitat healthy. #ForestStewardship