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Date
March 09 2026

Ryan S. Shane Appointed to Lead the Nevada Division of Forestry

James Settelmeyer, Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), announced the appointment of Ryan S. Shane as Nevada’s State Forester Firewarden and Administrator of the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF). Shane will be the ninth person to lead the agency since its inception in 1957.

Date
February 23 2026

Division of Forestry Awards Highest Accolade to Kacey KC, Recognizing Exemplary Service.

On Friday, February 20, the Nevada Division of Forestry awarded its highest recognition – The Stewardship Excellence Award -- to State Forester Firewarden Kacey KC, in acknowledgement of her exemplary service and profound achievements that revolutionized and enhanced the agency’s operational scale and efficiency.  This was also the final day of her 23-year career with the agency. KC leaves NDF to become the new Oregon State Forester and Director of the Oregon Department of Forestry

Events

Date
May 23 2024

NEVADA DIVISION OF FORESTRY TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO CONSERVATION PLANTS FOR ALL NEVADA LANDOWNERS

The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) invites the public to a public hearing on Thursday, May 23, to discuss expanding access to conservation plants for all Nevada landowners.  

Date
March 08 2024

Nevada Division of Forestry Seeks Input on Proposed Regulation Revisions, Workshop Scheduled for March 8

The Nevada Division of Forestry is seeking public feedback on the potential repeal of a regulation that currently guides the Division's ability to sell plants and plant materials to private property owners in Nevada. The workshop is scheduled for March 8, 2024.