North Dakota Forest Service

08/14/2026

A new threat to North Dakota's conifers has been confirmed this week: pine wilt disease. This discovery will have a great impact on our state's windbreaks and community forest resources, as non-native species of pine (like Scotch pine) are a commonly used tree in these settings.

While investigating mortality in Scotch pine trees, our Forest Health staff tentatively identified pine wilt disease in Ransom County at Sheyenne River State Forest and in Sargent County near Forman, ND. The finding was confirmed on August 11, 2026, by the South Dakota State University plant pathology lab.

To learn more about this disease and how it could affect your trees, visit https://bit.ly/NDPineWilt

08/13/2026

Support the forestry and fire management operations of our agency as our Administrative Coordinator! This full-time benefited position supports office operations, financial processes, and program coordination to help strengthen administrative capacity for our team.

To learn more and apply, visit https://bit.ly/NDFSAdminJob

08/13/2026

Young scientists from North Dakota's Gateway to Science used their investigation and observation skills today with us to learn about the trees around them. Using Project Learning Tree, we modeled the parts of a tree with our bodies, then took a closer look by drawing a tree from memory then drawing what we observe. Each scientist adopted their own tree, and collected leaves that we sorted and organized. A great day incorporating all aspects of STEAM! 🌳🍃

08/12/2026

Join this Project Learning Tree webinar on Growing Future-Ready Students, next Wednesday, August 19th, at 2 PM CT!

Schools are frequently asked to do more with less. If you are a school leader or part of a school instructional team, join Project Learning Tree and the Superintendents' Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) for this free webinar that will explore how environmental education can be leveraged as a unifying strategy to help districts while achieving strategic goals, while saving time and resources. 🌳

🌱 What if one approach could help advance multiple district priorities at once?

Schools are constantly asked to do more with less. Join Project Learning Tree and the North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE Superintendents' Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) for a free webinar exploring how environmental education can serve as a unifying strategy to support your district's goals.

Hear from education leaders and practitioners who are using environmental education to:
🌿 Strengthen interdisciplinary learning across STEM, English language arts, social studies, and the arts.
🌿 Foster positive youth development through meaningful, hands-on learning.
🌿 Expand career exploration by connecting students with high-demand careers in natural resources, sustainability, and beyond.
🌿 Build partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations that enrich student learning.

No district succeeds alone. Join a growing network of education leaders sharing practical strategies, innovative partnerships, and real-world examples to help prepare future-ready students.

🎥 Can't attend live? Register anyway, and we'll send you the recording! https://eepro.naaee.org/learning/growing-future-ready-students-how-environmental-education-advances-district-priorities

08/10/2026

Drought + harvest = increased risk for fires 🔥

Before heading to the field, take time to inspect your combine, clean away dust and chaff, and check electrical and hydraulic systems for potential problems.

Most importantly, put safety first. If conditions become too hot, dry or windy, consider stopping until things improve. Equipment and crops can be replaced........ you cannot.

Read more https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/reduce-risk-of-combine-fires-with-regular-preventative-maintenance

08/10/2026

08/09/2026

Happy Birthday Smokey Bear Since 1944, the National Association of State Foresters, U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council have led wildfire prevention through the voice of Smokey Bear. With 9 in 10 wildfires still caused by humans, the best birthday gift you can give Smokey is to remember can prevent wildfires! 🐻🔥

08/07/2026

The .gov means it's official. Official North Dakota websites will end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a government site.

08/07/2026

Do you know the ? We love this easy way to remember how to put out a campfire, we had to try it ourselves. Smokey Bear— happy 82nd birthday, buddy! 🔥

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