The Forest and Wildlife Extension program provides education and information about forest management to private forest landowners as well as the general public.
We offer classes, workshops and field days as well as publications, videos and online resources to help you achieve your goals as a forest owner.
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We invite you to browse the vast resources on this site. If you have questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Find Help on the Web
Below are some WSU Extension websites of particular interest to many forest landowners. Many of our other resources are also available online.
Consulting Foresters Directory - listing of private consultants that can help you carry out forest management activities
Basic Hand and Power Forestry Tools - tools commonly used in forest management, and where to find them
Small Scale Sawmill Directory - database to link forest owners with local wood utilizers
Headlines
New Publications:
Forest Stewardship Notes (scroll to bottom of list)
- View "Notes"Archive
Reducing Wildfire Risk on Your Forest Property
Financial Analysis Principles and Applications for Private Forest Lands
New On-line Resources:
Urban and Community Forestry Newsletter
Economagic web learning module
Backyard Forest Stewardship in Eastern Washington
Backyard Forest Stewardship in Western Washington
Keeping Your Forest Healthy
WA NRCS offers technical and financial assistance...(more)
Events
Forest Management Plan Writing Training for Technical Service Providers
- Mar. 15, Wenatchee
- Mar. 29, Colville
- Apr. 5, Longview
- May 18, Asotin
- May 24, Mt. Vernon
- May 31, Chehalis
"Ties to the Land" Succession Planning Workshop for the Whole Family
- Olympia, Feb. 4
- Stevenson, Feb. 25
"Ties to the Land" Succession Planning Workshop for the Whole Family
- Longview, Mar. 10
- Vancouver, Apr. 7
"Shaping the Future of Prescribed Fire in Washington" 1st Annual Conference
- Wenatchee, WA
- March 6-7