FORESTS
Do you own forested or wooded property? Whether you own a few acres of woods or a larger forest tract, there are a variety of services available to help you get the most out of your land. Maybe you’re interested in preservation and aesthetics, periodic timber harvest for income, or anything in-between. Regardless, your local conservation district has the resources to help you achieve your goals and objectives.
The 5-Minute Call That Can Help Your Forest
Small-forest landowners play a pivotal role in the greater health of Washington forests, and conservation districts are here to support them.
Resources for Landowners
Learn more about the programs and services available to you as a forest landowner. Plus, learn about practical steps that will help you manage your forest for health and longevity!Â
Forestry Resources for Teachers & Students
Your local conservation district works with partner agencies to connect students and educators with Puget Sound–based forestry education. Discover real-world learning opportunities that empower students and spark interest in career pathways close to home.
Partnerships & Additional Resources
Click the titles below to learn more about the organization or program!
The WSU Extension Forestry program provides education and technical assistance to forest landowners. If you are looking for a consulting forester, logger, reforestation expert, or another forestry professional to assist you with the management of your forest, consider searching the WSU Extension Forestry Consulting Directory.Â
The program also offers a variety of resources and education for landowners. Visit the ​​Resources Library by topic​.
Visit the WSU Extension Forestry website
Firewise USA® is a national program that helps landowners and communities prevent damage from devastating wildland fires. The program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community and to reduce wildfire risks at the local level.
Visit the National Fire Protection Association website
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a Landowner Assistance Portal for small forest landowners. Explore topics related to forest health, financial and technical assistance, education and regulations.
Visit the DNR Landowner Assistance Portal
The Secret Work of the Evergreen State
Small-forest landowners play a pivotal role in the greater health of Washington forests, and conservation districts can help them navigate the many resources available.
Regional Effort, Community Impact
District foresters and outreach specialists worked together to develop educational materials for small forest landowners. If you would like to use these for your organization, please contact Snohomish Conservation District Lead Designer Emma Kilgore at ekilgore@snohomishcd.org.
This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-01J89501 through the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
