10/21/2026
The Forest Service, NRCS, and the State of Alabama have renewed their shared stewardship agreement—continuing important work to keep Alabama’s forests healthy, resilient, and accessible. Together, we’re supporting forest management, wildlife habitat, rural communities, and the outdoor spaces people love.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/releases/forest-service-natural-resources-conservation-service-and-state
Photo caption: Signatories meet to renew the Alabama Shared Stewardship Agreement at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, October, 20, 2026. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is seated. Back row, from left: Ben Malone, state conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Michelle Samuel-Foo, deputy regional forester, U.S. Forest Service; Kennon White, assistant chief South Region, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Tom Schultz, chief, U.S. Forest Service; Rick Oates, state forester, Alabama Forestry Commission; Ben Stimpson Jr., commissioner, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and Linwood Butler, forest supervisor, National Forests in Alabama. (Forest Service photo by Dawn Suiter)