Delaware Forest Service Joins Regional Partners in Renewing Chesapeake Bay Shared Stewardship Agreement
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
DOVER — Delaware State Forester Kyle Hoyd joined forestry leaders from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the U.S. Forest Service last week to renew the Chesapeake Bay Shared Stewardship Agreement, reaffirming a regional commitment to conserve, restore, and actively manage forests throughout the watershed. The renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) builds upon the initial Chesapeake […]
Delaware Forest Service Suppression Module Mobilized to Minnesota
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2026
The Delaware Forest Service mobilized a 17-member wildland firefighting Suppression Module (SMOD) on Saturday, July 25, to assist with ongoing lightning-caused wildfires in Minnesota as part of the national wildfire response system. The crew mobilized from Blackbird State Forest at 6 a.m. for a 14-day assignment. Their first operational shift is expected to begin on […]
Delaware Forest Service Crew Mobilized to Bear Trap Fire in Minnesota
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 20, 2026
The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine (E-613) and a three-person wildland firefighting crew to assist with suppression efforts on the Bear Trap Fire in northern Minnesota. The Delaware crew includes Engine Boss Adam Keever, Engine Boss Jim Charney, and Firefighter Type II Ryan Brown. The crew will support ongoing firefighting […]
Delaware Forest Service celebrates student creativity at 2026 Statewide Arbor Day Ceremony
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2026
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) hosted its 2026 Statewide Arbor Day Ceremony today at the Lewes Public Library, bringing together students, educators, community leaders, and forestry professionals to celebrate the importance of trees and environmental stewardship across the First State. The annual ceremony recognized the creativity and environmental awareness of more than 7,000 Delaware students […]
Delaware Forest Service Celebrates Arbor Day 2026
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2026
Arbor Day is celebrated annually on the last Friday in April, serving as a reminder of the vital role trees play in improving air and water quality, supporting wildlife habitat, strengthening communities, and enhancing the quality of life for all Delawareans. The Delaware Forest Service (DFS), within the Delaware Department of Agriculture, continues to advance […]
