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Do I Need a Forest Management Plan?
Do I Need a Forest Management Plan?

If you purchase 5 acres or more of forested land in Washington, and you intend to benefit from forest land property taxes, you are required by your county assessor's office to submit a forest management plan within 60 days of closing.

From Purchase to Plan
From Purchase to Plan

Landowners who wish to continue their forest land designation are typically required to submit a Forest Management Plan written by a professional forester, and a signed letter of continuance within 60 days of closing.

Of Forests and Owls
Of Forests and Owls

Can we manage forests that are resilient to wildfire and support endangered owls?

Get Ready for Fire
Get Ready for Fire

To get ready for fire, I just need to thin the forest and reduce brush, right?

Understanding the Benefits of a Forest Stewardship Plan
Understanding the Benefits of a Forest Stewardship Plan

A Forest Stewardship Plan is a comprehensive strategic document that outlines the management objectives, strategies, and actions for a specific forested area. It is basically a thoughtful road map of how to manage your forest for the foreseeable future that promotes forest, water, and human health.

Protecting Chicken and Waffles
Protecting Chicken and Waffles

There’s no time to waste when it comes to wildfire protection in the dry, inland Northwest