News

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

Date
February 23 2026

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Announces State Forester Leadership Transition

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the departure of Kacey KC, State Forester Firewarden of the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF). KC, who has served NDF since 2002, will be leaving Nevada to head the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Date
February 13 2026

The Red Rock Sunflower: Unique in Nevada

Read about the Red Rock sunflower, a unique plant that only grows in Nevada.

Date
June 17 2025

Fire Restrictions to Begin in Nevada State Parks, Lands, and Recreation Areas Across 10 Counties

Fire restrictions go into effect June 19 across Nevada State Parks and Recreation Areas across 10 counties, including Washoe, Mineral, Lyon, and more.