Nevada Division of Forestry

The Nevada Division of Forestry manages all forestry, nursery, endangered plant species, and watershed resource activities on private and certain public lands. The Division also provides fire protection of wildlands and natural resources through fire suppression and prevention programs and other emergency services. Main functional areas of the Division include Administration, Natural Resource Management, Fire Management, the Conservation Camp Program, Air Operations, Support Services, Fiscal, the Central Reporting Unit, and Personnel. Our Vision: To manage healthy and resilient landscapes through public and private partnerships in urban, rural and wildland areas across Nevada that sustain necessary water supplies, local economies, human health, and wildlife habitat for present and future generations of Nevadans. Our Mission: The Nevada Division of Forestry provides professional natural resource and wildland fire management services to Nevada citizens and visitors to enhance, conserve and protect forest, rangeland and watershed values, endangered plants and other native flora. Objectives: Improve the health and vigor of Nevada’s watersheds and diverse ecosystems through increased technical assistance to landowners and land managers; develop partnerships with Federal, state and local agencies and the private sector; enforce state laws and regulations; promote scientifically-based conservation and best management practices; and educate the public on land stewardship ethics. Actively protect, enhance and manage the natural resources through education, technical transfer and revegetation of wildfire-damaged lands. Provide scientifically-based conservation and environmental education programs. Improve the environment of our cities and communities by increasing the planting of trees and improving the care and maintenance of existing trees. Promote public awareness about the important role community resources play in the quality of life for all Nevadans.