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  Category: Forest Service


Delaware Association for Environmental Education Seeks Presentations and Award Nominations

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

DOVER, Del. (December 13, 2023) – The Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) is holding its 15th Annual Conference with a focus on “Nature Access for All!” on February 24, 2024, at Fred Fifer III Middle School in Camden. The keynote speaker will be Dr. McKay Jenkins, noted author and University of Delaware professor. Todd […]




Delaware State Forest Usage Reminders

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2023

DOVER, Del. (October 19, 2023) – With hunting season now open, the Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service would like to remind our users of regulations as they relate to State Forest lands. This information can also be found in the Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. To view all State Forest Rules and Regulations, please […]




Delaware Forest Service – New Campsites and Online Reservation Portal – NOW LIVE!

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 21, 2023

The Delaware Forest Service has launched a new online portal for reserving campsites and other venues on state forestland. Applicants can make reservations for primitive tent camping, rent the Lodge at Redden State Forest and reserve the pavilions. Additional campsites at Blackbird State Forest and Redden State Forest are also now open to the public.




Delaware Sends Wildfire Crew to Southern California

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 31, 2023

The Delaware Forest Service mobilized a 3-person wildland fire engine crew from Blackbird State Forest on July 28th for a fire assignment to Wawona, California. Working with the Yosemite National Park’s Emergency Communication Center and various agencies from all over the country, the crew will be working on patrolling and isolating new fire starts due to human activity and lightning strikes.




Odessa FFA Students Place First in Forestry Challenge

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

DOVER, Del. (June 28, 2023) – Odessa High School in Townsend placed first among six Delaware high school FFA chapters that squared off at Brecknock County Park in Camden last week, at the annual “Forestry Career Development Event (CDE),” a challenging test of tree identification skills, forestry tools and knowledge, and math-related abilities. Each team […]







  Category: Forest Service

Delaware Association for Environmental Education Seeks Presentations and Award Nominations

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

DOVER, Del. (December 13, 2023) – The Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) is holding its 15th Annual Conference with a focus on “Nature Access for All!” on February 24, 2024, at Fred Fifer III Middle School in Camden. The keynote speaker will be Dr. McKay Jenkins, noted author and University of Delaware professor. Todd […]




Delaware State Forest Usage Reminders

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2023

DOVER, Del. (October 19, 2023) – With hunting season now open, the Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service would like to remind our users of regulations as they relate to State Forest lands. This information can also be found in the Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. To view all State Forest Rules and Regulations, please […]




Delaware Forest Service – New Campsites and Online Reservation Portal – NOW LIVE!

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 21, 2023

The Delaware Forest Service has launched a new online portal for reserving campsites and other venues on state forestland. Applicants can make reservations for primitive tent camping, rent the Lodge at Redden State Forest and reserve the pavilions. Additional campsites at Blackbird State Forest and Redden State Forest are also now open to the public.




Delaware Sends Wildfire Crew to Southern California

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 31, 2023

The Delaware Forest Service mobilized a 3-person wildland fire engine crew from Blackbird State Forest on July 28th for a fire assignment to Wawona, California. Working with the Yosemite National Park’s Emergency Communication Center and various agencies from all over the country, the crew will be working on patrolling and isolating new fire starts due to human activity and lightning strikes.




Odessa FFA Students Place First in Forestry Challenge

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

DOVER, Del. (June 28, 2023) – Odessa High School in Townsend placed first among six Delaware high school FFA chapters that squared off at Brecknock County Park in Camden last week, at the annual “Forestry Career Development Event (CDE),” a challenging test of tree identification skills, forestry tools and knowledge, and math-related abilities. Each team […]