North Dakota Forest Service
NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service
Office of the State Forester
307 - 1st Street East
Bottineau ND 58318-1100
Tel: (701) 228-5422
forest@nd.gov
The mission of the NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service is to care for, protect and improve forest and natural resources to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.
Job Opening: Nursery Technician
The North Dakota Forest Service is currently seeking a qualified individual to assist with routine operations associated with greenhouse seedling production at Towner State Nursery. This is a full-time, benefitted position. Apply today.
The Prairie Forester Newsletter
The Spring 2012 Newsletter is now available.
ND State Forestry Assessment and Strategy
The North Dakota Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources and Forest Resource Strategy was completed in August 2010 by the NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service. Each assessment and strategy is unique to its state and reflects public input, local expertise and the best available data on forest conditions. The strategies provide long-term plans for addressing needs identified in the assessments through state forestry initiatives, partner engagement and financial investments. The goals of this collaborative planning process are to: (1) conserve working forest landscapes, (2) protect forests from threats, and (3) enhance public benefits from trees and forests. The assessments and strategies will be revisited annually and updated every five years.
North Dakota’s document was one of the fifty-nine state/territorial plans that make up the first-ever comprehensive suite of Statewide Forestry Resource Assessments and Strategies by members of the National Association of State Foresters. Collectively, the assessments and strategies provide a blueprint for the future of forest management in the United States.
A printed copy of the North Dakota Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources and Forest Resource Strategy can be obtained by writing to the Office of the State Forester, NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service, 307 – 1st Street East, Bottineau ND 58318-1100 or by calling (701) 228-5422.
2012 Seasonal Saw Crew Information and Positions
The North Dakota Forest Service is recruiting for the 2012 Seasonal Saw Crew. The saw crew works on hazardous fuels reduction projects that include tree thinning and habitat restoration. Wildland fire suppression is a secondary responsibility of the saw crew with the possibility of out-of-state dispatches. Basic Wildland Firefighting training (NWCG S-130 & S-190) is strongly recommended but not required prior to application. Training will be offered by the ND Forest Service. Employment will be dependent on successful completion of the course along with passing the arduous level of the Work Capacity Test (Pack Test). These positions are based in Bismarck, ND but work sites may be away from the home base and may require travel for extended periods. Starting wages are $10.40 and up depending on experience and NWCG qualifications.
For more information, call the Fire Management Program at (701) 328-9990.
Additional information and a pdf application can be found here.
NDFS Season Saw Crew Member Position Description
EAB Awareness Week May 20-26, 2012
Gov. Jack Darymple has declared May 20-26 as North Dakota Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, urging North Dakotans to learn what they can do to prevent the introduction of an insect that could devastate the state’s tree population. The emerald ash borer (EAB) has spread across more than a dozen states, killing tens of millions of ash trees.
“Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is an opportunity to pursue public and private partnerships to encourage environmental stewardship throughout the state” the governor said.
State Forester Larry Kotchman said it is up to citizens, as well as government agencies, to prevent EAB from entering North Dakota.
“EAB spreads slowly on its own, but it can be moved long distances in firewood and ash nursery stock,” Kotchman said. “Please buy your firewood from local sources, and if you are coming from out of the state, please don’t bring firewood with you.”
