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Welcome to the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition!

The Western Forestry Leadership Coalition is a unique state and federal partnership working with the people and resources in the West.

The programs we administer assist family forest-owners, rural and state fire organizations, and community forestry groups. The success of these programs help to improve forest health, encourage land conservation, and stimulate community economic recovery.

>> In the News: Wildfires impose massive expenses.
The economic damage inflicted by wildfires generally totals 2 to 30 times more than the direct costs, according to a recent study by the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition.Read the two latest news articles.
>> New Report: Threats to Western Private Forests,
provides a framework for conserving and enhancing the benefits from private, working forests.
>> Western Forests: Recommendations and Guidance for Addressing Climate Change
to maximize the role of western forests in mitigating and adapting to climate change.