Trees are an important natural resource
in Spokane County, whether part of a forest or providing shade in the backyard. The Forestry Department at the Spokane County
Conservation District applies an ecologically balanced approach to managing, utilizing, and protecting the forest and wildlife resources. While the SCCD specializes in assisting the non-industrial private forest land owner with their forestry issues, the District also provides assistance to the public and local governments in rural and urban areas.
For information on recommended street trees for the Spokane area, visit the Spokane Urban Forestry page. The Spokane Urban Forestry program provides information to assist home and landowners with their responsibilities for our urban trees.
The Forestry Department is available to provide a wealth of tree information and assistance.
Forest management planning and project implementation
Forest insect and disease identification and control
Reforestation plans and planting
Site specific planting recommendations
High-risk tree assessment for landowners and developers
Wildlife habitat restoration advice
Tips for backyard habitat development
Reduction of woodland fire hazard and fire recovery and salvage assistance
Fire Risk Assessment Program
Protect your home from wildfire and prevent catastrophic fires from developing. A District forester will visit your home site and evaluate its ability to survive a wildfire.
For more information on the Fire Risk Assessment Program, or for tips you can take to protect your home and property, please visit our Fire Safety page.
Urban Forestry: Get information on the importance of proper tree selection (planting the right tree in the right place), as well as instructions for correct tree care and maintenance, such as pruning, watering and fertilizing.
Free Technical Assistance The Conservation District offers free technical assistance on a variety of tree issues. Need advice on how to manage your stand of trees? Have your trees fallen victim to disease or insects? Need advice on planting or pruning a tree? The forestry staff can help. Call Garth Davis at (509) 535-7274 or email the forester to arrange a visit from one of the District foresters.
Commercial Timber Harvest The activities involved with selling timber can be very complicated. The SCCD provides an 18-step agenda to assist the forest landowner in having a successful timber sale
Insects and Diseases Get help with identifying tree problems and how to address them.
Wildfire Protection Learn how to reduce the chance of a catastrophic fire, protect your property, how to choose a fire safe location for your home, and much more.
If you live in Spokane County and have questions regarding forestry and trees, email the forester for assistance or call Garth Davis at (509) 535-7274.
Trees are an important natural resource
in Spokane County, whether part of a forest or providing shade in the backyard. The Forestry Department at the Spokane County
Conservation District applies an ecologically balanced approach to managing, utilizing, and protecting the forest and wildlife resources. While the SCCD specializes in assisting the non-industrial private forest land owner with their forestry issues, the District also provides assistance to the public and local governments in rural and urban areas.
