Your Nebraska Forest Service at Work

A photo of someone looking for EAB samples

The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) helps Nebraskans by providing expertise, resources, and programs to support healthy forests, trees, and natural resources. They assist landowners with forest management, wildfire prevention, and tree planting initiatives. The NFS also promotes urban forestry, supports rural economies through sustainable wood products, and offers educational programs on conservation. Their efforts enhance environmental health, protect communities, and contribute to the state's overall sustainability.

An infographic of wildland fire training services the Nebraska Forest Service provides

Broken Bow and Merna, Nebraska

Nebraska Forest Service Staff Helps Battle Custer County Wildfire

The Nebraska Forest Service's swift and coordinated response to the 6000 acre Custer County Complex Fire exemplifies its dedication to protecting Nebraska's natural landscapes and communities.

A photo of an aerial applicator targeting a fire

Stuart, Nebraska

Nebraska Forest Service Equips Firefighters with Critical Wildland Fire Training

Recently, NFS prepped 18 firefighters with fire behavior, suppression, safety, and endurance tests for 2025 readiness.

NFS Fire Instructor Dylan Owen begins to show students how to deploy a fire shelter
A graphic showing how many trees have been planted in fire scars in Nebraska in 2024

The Wildcat Hills, Pine Ridge, and Niobrara Valley regions.

Replanting Nebraska’s Fire-Scarred Landscapes

Nebraska’s cost-share reforestation program, led by the NFS, USFS, and NRDs, is helping landowners restore forests devastated by wildfires by covering 90% of replanting costs, with thousands of trees already planted and efforts set to continue for at least five more years

A photo of someone planting saplings in The Wildcat Hills