Kansas Forest Service
Sustaining and enhancing natural resources and communities through forestry and wildland fire management.
Serving Kansas Since 1887
The Kansas Forest Service, the nation's fifth-oldest state forestry agency, has been protecting and enhancing Kansas's natural resources since 1887. Our dedicated team supports rural landowners, communities, rural fire districts, and forest and arboriculture industries across the state. From our home base near Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, we provide vital programs in conservation tree planting, fire management, community and rural forestry, forest health, and more.
With roots deep in Kansas’ past and a mission focused on a greener future, the Kansas Forest Service works every day to sustain and strengthen natural resources and the communities that depend on them. Whether it’s supporting wildfire suppression efforts, providing high-quality seedlings for conservation plantings, or partnering with programs like Tree City USA, we’re committed to making Kansas a stronger, greener place for all.
To view some of our important work, and the communties, partners, and industry that we work with, view our agency map. This map include Tree City USA communities, timber buyers, stream stabilization points, Kansas Fire Districts, and community land cover.
The plan identifies the top seven threats and opportunities facing Kansas forests, woodlands and related natural resources, high priority areas and strategies for protection and management.
Learn more about grants and programs to support forestry and wildland fire management. This include excess property programs, community forestry grants, and partner funding opportunities.
Learn more about our programs including the champion tree program, Tree City USA, and Firewise USA.
View our calendar, learn about upcoming training opportunities, or request our staff to attend your upcoming event!
Read publications, listen to the podcast, watch our videos, and check out the latest news on forestry and wildland fire!
