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Forest Management
Forests provide a wide range of ecosystem services, contribute significantly to local economies, and support recreational access for sportsmen and women. Sustainable forest management goes hand in glove with managing habitat for wildlife, and CSF advocates for policies that support active forest management on private working lands and state and federal public lands to improve forest health, improve wildlife habitat for game and nongame species, and improve access for hunters and anglers.
Amplifying Advocacy for Sustainable Forest Management Policies
CONSERVING WILDLIFE ON FORESTLANDS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE & NON-REGULATORY MEASURES
PROMOTING WORKING FORESTS AS A KEY SOLUTION TO ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE AND MAINTAINING RECREATIONAL ACCESS ON PUBLIC & PRIVATE FOREST LANDS
INCREASE COORDINATION, COMMUNICATION, AND INTERACTION BETWEEN FOREST INDUSTRY & CSF TO ADVANCE SHARED POLICY PRIORITIES
CSF Forestry Advisory Council
CSF established the Forestry Advisory Council to foster collaboration and dialogue between the forest industry and the hunting conservation community. The Council’s primary mission is to work in close partnership to provide expert guidance and recommendations to CSF on policies and initiatives that facilitate active forest management, support a robust forest industry, improve wildlife habitat, and expand access opportunities for sportsmen and women. By bringing together representatives from forestry companies, trade associations, conservation organizations and the hunting community, the Council facilitates the sharing of knowledge, insights and best practices to help inform CSF’s policy positions and advocacy efforts.
“The CSF Forestry Advisory Council is one of the most diverse councils I have had the pleasure of working with. Facilitating forest management through conservation communities, state and federal partners, the forest industry, and numerous NGO’s is a recipe for success. Their 360-degree approach ensures that lands are managed sustainably and responsibly providing forest products, optimizing forest health, mitigating wildfires, and providing optimal recreational opportunities for our sportsmen and women. “
– Kyle Hold, State Forester, Delaware Forest Service
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Forestry Policy Priorities
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Federal Land Hunting & Angling Access
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