Forestry Links

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources administers a number of programs and provides a variety of forestry resources.

Forest Practices Illustrated A book from DNR designed to help forest owners, loggers, and others better understand the Forest Practices Rules and how they protect fish, water, wildlife, and state and municipal capital improvements. The book includes detailed forestry rules, along with photographs and illustrations of forest practices.

The Small Forest Landowner Office at the Department of Natural Resources serves as a resource and focal point for small forest landowner concerns and policies.

The Forest Stewardship Program is a nationwide program designed to assist non-industrial private forest owners in managing their prosperties for a variety of resource values.

The Backyard Forest Stewardship Program is especially designed for owners of small-forested parcels (from a "forested lot" up to ten acres) and anyone who owns a home in a forested environment.

The Family Forest Fish Passage Program is a cost-share program that helps small forest landowners correct fish passage barriers on their forestlands.

The Forest Riparian Easement Program compensates eligible small forest landowners in exchange for protecting riparian habitat.

The Forest Land Enhancement Program is a federally funded program that works in conjunction with the Forest Stewardship Program. The program provides education, advice and financial assistance to non-industrial private forest landowners to develop and implement forest stewardship plans.

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife manages fish and wildlife species and their habitats. The Web site provides information on species recovery efforts, hunting and fishing, licensing and enforcement.

International Society of Arboriculture was formed to educate and assist the public in proper tree care. The organization provides a wealth of information, from tree selection to tree care and maintenance. The site also provides information to assist you in finding a certified arborist to assist in your tree maintenance or removal.

United States Department of Agriculture provides information on reducing the risk of catastrophic fire, agroforestry and various programs available to assist private landowners and rural communities with care of their trees.

National Arbor Day Foundation provides substantial tree information, including selecting the right tree for your location and tree care tips.