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# Northwest Natural Resource Group

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- [NNRG Partners with Foster High School for Innovative Forestry Certificate Program](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-partners-with-foster-high-school-for-innovative-forestry-certificate-program/) - Written by Laura Linn, NNRG Program Manager 2026 Update: A self-paced version of the forestry curriculum described below is now online, free, and accessible to all! Follow the link below to learn more. Access Online Curriculum This spring, we launched an new forestry curriculum for high school students in partnership with Foster High School in
- [Spring: Forestry through the Seasons](https://www.nnrg.org/spring-forestry-through-the-seasons/) - It's nearly officially spring, so get ready to greet the return of the growing season! Each season presents the best time to conduct different stewardship activities. Timing your forest management for the ideal season will help you achieve success and avoid setbacks. This page provides tips to help you make the most of stewarding your forest
- [Tool Time!](https://www.nnrg.org/tool-time/) - Over the course of a lifetime managing my family’s forestlands, I’ve learned a lot about the value of having the right tools for the job, and bringing them along each time I go to the woods. I have to admit that a strange voice lives in my head which frequently tries to convince me I’ll
- [Winter & Spring 2026 Washington and Oregon Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/winter-spring-2026-washington-and-oregon-native-plant-sales/) - The Winter Wet Season In The Pacific Northwest Is An Ideal Time To Plant Young Trees And Native Shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. It’s also a great way to connect to the land and increase your aesthetic and recreational appreciation for the
- [Pre-Commercial Thinning Video Series](https://www.nnrg.org/pre-commercial-thinning-video-series/) - If you’re stewarding a young forest, reducing competition among the trees for sunlight, nutrients, and water is a key part of helping them grow well. Pre-commercial thinning (removing non-merchantable trees) creates more space in the canopy and frees up resources for the remaining trees. That added access to water, soil nutrients, and light helps trees
- [2025 Book Recommendations](https://www.nnrg.org/2025-book-recommendations/) - There’s a chill in the air, and it’s the perfect time of year to curl up by the fire with a good book. We asked NNRG staff for their favorite forestry, nature, PNW, and environment-related reads from this year (aside from A Forest of Your Own, which of course we hope you all have had
- [Coming Soon: NNRG’s New Online Forestry Curriculum](https://www.nnrg.org/coming-soon-nnrgs-new-online-forestry-curriculum/) - Over the past few years, NNRG has been working with teachers at Foster High School to bring hands-on forestry education into the classroom – helping students explore the ecology, history, and management of Pacific Northwest forests. Now, we’re taking that same curriculum online so even more students can access it. This year, NNRG is launching
- [Planting the Future: Strengthening Seed Supply in the Puget Sound Region](https://www.nnrg.org/planting-the-future-strengthening-seed-supply-in-the-puget-sound-region/) - In 2020, NNRG and several partner organizations established the Forest Adaptation Network (FAN) to strengthen collaboration on forest adaptation across the Puget Sound region. One issue FAN quickly identified was the lack of coordination and resources to supply local seed. Practitioners working on restoration and planting projects often ran into the same challenges: species weren’t
- [Recipes From the Forest - Fall Edition](https://www.nnrg.org/recipes-from-the-forest-fall-edition/) - Delicious dishes can be made from the bounties found within our forests. Below are recipes for a few of them.
- [The (Life and) Death Cycle of the Salmon](https://www.nnrg.org/the-death-cycle-of-the-salmon/) - Edit If you’re hoping to spot salmon in the forest this season, a creek or river is your best bet. But if you limit your searches to fin-spotting at the water’s edge, you’re missing out on the full experience. Don’t forget to look to the trees.
- [Reading the Signs: How to Spot Wildlife While Walking in the Woods](https://www.nnrg.org/reading-the-signs-how-to-spot-wildlife-while-walking-in-the-woods/) - In our February article, we explored how trail cameras can give us a peek into the lives of the animals that roam our forests. But what if you’re out in your woods in person—hiking, working, or just wandering? Even if you don’t spot an animal directly, the forest is full of clues that tell stories
- [Forests for the People: Why Community Forests Matter](https://www.nnrg.org/forests-for-the-people-why-community-forests-matter/) - Article by Lauren McCaskill – The research discussed below was conducted during Lauren’s master’s thesis completed under the guidance of Dr. Reem Hajjar, in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, and as part of a larger project and team studying community forestry across the US. When I first became interested in forestry, I
- [Summer Stewardship, Had Us a Blast](https://www.nnrg.org/summer-stewardship-had-us-a-blast/) - Like many of you, we’ve had a busy season out in the woods! Summer is in full swing, and for foresters, that means long days in the field—often solo, and always full of surprises. During a recent staff meeting, we realized we’d all recently had run-ins with some of the small-but-mighty critters that call these
- [Forest restoration with birds in mind](https://www.nnrg.org/restoration-with-birds-in-mind/) - When carrying out stewardship activities to help grow ecologically-complex and productive forests, there are things you can do to ensure your efforts are welcoming to our feathered friends.
- [Carbon Assessment for Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/carbon-assessments/) - In the late 2010s, NNRG worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to better understand the value of carbon markets for family forest owners. We recently completed a forest carbon assessment for our FSC-certified member Clyde Tree Farm. Prepared with data from this unique forest, the assessment offers a
- [Living with Wildfire](https://www.nnrg.org/living-with-wildfire/) - Fire has shaped the forests of the Pacific Northwest since time immemorial — and it’s here to stay. But decades of fire suppression, the prohibition of Indigenous burning practices, and a hotter, drier climate have made wildfires more severe and unpredictable. For landowners and communities across the region — especially those living in the Wildland
- [So, You Own a Forest?](https://www.nnrg.org/beginning-forestry/) - Forests offer us inspiration and a connection to the land – one that renews us and often reminds us we have put in a day’s good work. Owning a forest can be a source of beauty, relaxation, recreation, and income for you and your family. There are many simple things that you can do to make
- [Lessons in Root Rot: Turning Challenge into Opportunity](https://www.nnrg.org/lessons-in-root-rot-turning-challenge-into-opportunity/) - Root rot wasn’t on Paul Butler’s radar when he first began managing his forest near Olympia–but that changed in 2017 when he bought the 40-acre parcel next door. Almost immediately, Paul noticed some trouble. Two Douglas-firs along the property line, which had previously been healthy, started to decline. He soon discovered that several parts of
- [Resources for Beginning Forest Landowners](https://www.nnrg.org/beginning-forestry-resources/) - In 2016 and 2017, we offered a program for new forest landowners in southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. We produced two handouts specifically for people who recently purchased forestland: Do-It-Yourself Ways to Steward a Healthy, Beautiful Forest - this guide focuses on simple things Northwest forest owners can do themselves to attract wildlife to the land,
- [Revisiting the Skokomish Tribe’s FSC-Certified Harvest](https://www.nnrg.org/revisiting-the-skokomish-tribes-fsc-certified-harvest/) - Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman is a scenic, 500-acre forest and campground on Lake Cushman in the Olympic Peninsula. Every year hundreds of campers visit the park to swim and fish on over 8 miles of freshwater shoreline and to hike and bike over 9 miles of trails. You wouldn’t know it from visiting, but
- [Thinning Today to Create Value Tomorrow](https://www.nnrg.org/thinning-today-to-create-value-tomorrow/) - At NNRG, we often discuss the importance of thinning to maintain forest health and productivity, as we did here — but in addition to these benefits, thinning can play a key role in increasing long-term timber revenue. In this article, we will explore the economic considerations of thinning. To shed light on when to thin,
- [Getting to the Root (Rot) of the Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/getting-to-the-root-rot-of-the-problem/) - Phil Aponte has always loved forests. When he was an interpretive ranger for Mount Rainier National Park, Phil had the chance to walk the woods with renowned forest ecologist Dr. Jerry Franklin. Jerry took a group of park rangers into a stand of old-growth forest and had the rangers lie down to observe their surroundings.
- [NNRG Leads Development of Luxury High-Rise “Condos” Outside Yelm, WA](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-leads-development-of-luxury-high-rise-condos-outside-yelm-wa/) - In a move to address the rural housing shortage, NNRG is proud to announce its latest venture: a luxury high-rise condominium development just outside Yelm, Washington. Unlike typical multi-family housing, this project prioritizes sustainability, nature immersion, and avant-garde design. The Canopy Club at Yelm Woods will be a luxury high-rise community catering to a discerning clientele
- [Special Message Regarding USDA Funding for Small Woodland Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/special-message-regarding-usda-funding-for-small-woodland-owners/) - From Kirk Hanson, Director of Forestry Late last week I learned that the USDA is pausing funding for some Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) projects due to the uncertainty surrounding federal funding for the agency and its programs. Specifically, EQIP and CSP contracts that were funded through the Inflation
- [Sometimes, a forest just needs a little TLC (Thinning, Love, and Cost-share reimbursement)](https://www.nnrg.org/sometimes-a-forest-just-needs-a-little-tlc-thinning-love-and-cost-share-reimbursement/) - As lifelong forest owners Rod and Diana Hanson were no strangers to land stewardship when they bought 70 acres near Black Diamond, WA in 2011. But the forest they purchased was a far cry from their vision of a mixed-species, mixed-age, biologically rich ecosystem that could also yield valuable wood products. The property had previously
- [Family Forests as a Natural Capital Endowment](https://www.nnrg.org/family-forests-as-a-natural-capital-endowment/) - ​My family’s forestlands have grown to just over 200 acres in the past few years.
- [Raising 5,200 Children by Shovel and Machete](https://www.nnrg.org/raising-5200-children-by-shovel-and-machete/) - This January the Hansons embarked on a large reforestation project on their forest near Olympia, Washington. Comprising 18 acres and 5,200 seedlings, it’s been their most ambitious planting job to date — one that has had Hanson parents, kids, and grandkids weathering much of the current pandemic from deep in the forest.
- [HANSON FAMILY FOREST Fungi Pholio](https://www.nnrg.org/fungi-pholio/) - A running list of fungi I've documented in my family's forests.
- [Agroforestry Plantation of Culturally Significant Plants](https://www.nnrg.org/agroforestry-plantation-of-culturally-significant-plants/) - A reoccurring revelation breaks on me anew nearly every time I spend an appreciable amount of time in the forest; one that renders me mute and pondering in stunned silence: the forest provides everything we need to sustain our lives. Food, medicine, shelter, clothing, tools, and right livelihood
- [To Thin, or Not to Thin](https://www.nnrg.org/to-thin-or-not-to-thin/) - There is a 28 year-old Douglas-fir plantation on my family’s Bucoda tract that was established following clearcutting by the previous owner. The trees have grown into a deep, dark, primordial atmosphere, characteristic of densely canopied conifer stands, that belies the otherwise innocent nature of such a young and artificially simple forest.
- [2020 Reforestation Project: Year 2 Report](https://www.nnrg.org/2020-reforestation-project-year-2-report/) - This article is part of the Hanson Family Forest series. In January 2020 we planted 18 acres on our family’s land near Bucoda, WA in an effort to restore several degraded sites that had been logged by a previous landowner, but not replanted. These were challenging sites to recover as they were comprised of either
- [Listen to Kirk on Exploring Washington's podcast](https://www.nnrg.org/listen-to-kirk-on-exploring-washingtons-podcast/) - Growing Trees, Growing Futures: Ecological Forestry In this episode of Exploring Washington State, Kirk discusses the differences between sustainable forestry and traditional industrial methods. Industrial forestry often relies on clear-cutting, which can damage the environment, deplete biodiversity, and degrade soil quality. Instead, Kirk advocates for perpetual thinning, a practice that selectively removes weaker trees to promote
- [Watch a restoration thinning on our director of forestry's property](https://www.nnrg.org/watch-a-restoration-thinning-on-our-director-of-forestrys-property/) - Applied Ecology Films recently captured a restoration thinning on Director of Forestry, Kirk Hanson's property. A glimpse into one of our recent Forestry Restoration Projects in partnership with Hanson Forests and landowner Kirk Hanson (Director of Forestry for NNRG). This structural renovation focused on improving ecosystem health through prescription thinning focused on structural and compositional
- [Rediscovering the Forest Through The Lens of a Trail Camera](https://www.nnrg.org/rediscovering-the-forest-through-the-lens-of-a-trail-camera/) - Have you ever walked through your woods and wondered what the wildlife gets up to when you’re not around? Maybe you've spotted unfamiliar tracks or heard rustling in the brush, leaving you curious about the critters that share your forest. For Lorna Smith and Carl Nelson, that curiosity led them to set up trail cameras
- [Stewarding the Forest with Empathy: Tim’s Journey in Wildlife Conservation](https://www.nnrg.org/stewarding-the-forest-with-empathy-tims-journey-in-wildlife-conservation/) - For Tim Schomberg, the forest has always been a place of deep connection. Growing up, he spent much of his time outdoors—logging, hiking, and learning from the woods. In his early life, he developed an appreciation of the beauty and complexity of old-growth forests. In a transformative experience, he lived for a short time with a
- [Winter & Spring 2025 Washington and Oregon Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/winter-spring-2025-washington-and-oregon-native-plant-sales/) - The Winter Wet Season In The Pacific Northwest Is An Ideal Time To Plant Young Trees And Native Shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. It's also a great way connect to the land and increase your aesthetic and recreational appreciation for the forest.
- [Winter & Spring 2023 Washington and Oregon Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/winter-spring-2023-washington-and-oregon-native-plant-sales/) - The Winter Wet Season In The Pacific Northwest Is An Ideal Time To Plant Young Trees And Native Shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. It's also a great way connect to the land and increase your aesthetic and recreational appreciation for the forest.
- [Are We Old Growth Yet? NNRG Turns 30!](https://www.nnrg.org/are-we-old-growth-yet-nnrg-turns-30/) - Since its founding in 1992, NNRG has been led and staffed by a small, rotating band of idealists and innovators. 30 years later, though the team remains small, the impact of our work has spread as swiftly as a field of salmonberry that’s found a gap in the canopy. When NNRG sprouted 30 years ago
- [New Year, New Staff](https://www.nnrg.org/new-year-new-staff/) - NNRG welcomes 2025 with two new staff members As we welcome the new year, NNRG is also welcoming two new staff members who you may see out in the field - Forester Barrett Gray and Program Coordinator Lauren McCaskill. We're excited to have them onboard! We checked in with both to get the inside scoop
- [2024 Book Recommendations](https://www.nnrg.org/2024-book-recommendations/) - We asked the NNRG staff and board — notorious for thinking about forests as much off-the-clock as on — for the best forestry, nature, PNW, and environment-related books they read this year. The resulting list has some real gems! Scroll down to read the whole list. A Forest of Your Own Author: Kirk Hanson and Seth
- [Some Benefits of Small Clearings in a Sustainable Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/some-benefits-of-small-clearings-in-a-sustainable-forest/) - This article was written by Tim Schomberg, prior of North Cascades Buddhist Priory, which is a member of NNRG's Group FSC Certificate. By Tim Schomberg I manage over 200 acres of forest owned by our church. This forest was once part of a Weyerhaeuser Corporation tree farm of about 900 acres. The whole of the 900
- [Cozy Cabins - Built From the Land](https://www.nnrg.org/cozy-cabins-built-from-the-land/) - In recent years, the Pacific Northwest has witnessed a rise in eco-conscious, self-built vacation rentals driven by travelers’ growing desire for unique, nature-immersed escapes. Many of these properties are built with locally sourced, renewable materials, reflecting the owners’ connection to the surrounding landscape. Heartland Treehouse in Langlois, Oregon, and Blueberry Hill Hideaway in Springfield, Oregon,
- [Into the Woods - Restoration Planning and Funding with Kirk Hanson](https://www.nnrg.org/into-the-woods-restoration-planning-and-funding-with-kirk-hanson/) - This article is part of the Hanson Family Forest series. Introduction When I helped my parents acquire our family’s Bucoda forest in 2018 we did what good farmer’s do, we bought good soil. The silty clay loam that this land is built from is nutrient-rich and, coupled with the mild maritime climate of the Pacific Northwest, capable
- [Understanding Soils: Resources for Small Forest Landowners](https://www.nnrg.org/understanding-soils-resources-for-small-forest-landowners/) - As a small forest landowner, understanding the relationship between soil types and vegetation is crucial for successful land management. The adage "right tree in the right location" highlights how the soil type directly influences what trees can thrive on your property. Soil is the foundation of any forest ecosystem, providing essential nutrients, water retention, and
- [NNRG Intern Highlight: Assessing the Impacts of Down Wood in Puget Sound Douglas fir EcosystemsLiving Dead Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-intern-highlight-assessing-the-impacts-of-down-wood-in-puget-sound-douglas-fir-ecosystemsliving-dead-forests/) - Article by Forrest Becker - This research was conducted as part of the requirements for a Master of Arts in Climate Change and Global Sustainability at SIT Graduate Institute, USA. The grounded logs and branches from fallen trees play a crucial role in the Pacific Northwest’s forest ecosystems. Sometimes mistaken for a negative waste product,
- [A Forest Of Your Own | Chapter 4 | Shopping for a Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/a-forest-of-your-own-chapter-4-shopping-for-a-forest/) - Throughout this book, I certainly don’t hide my opinion that owning or managing a forest is one of the greatest expressions of earth stewardship. I wholeheartedly encourage you to go out and acquire your own tract of forestland and put your conservation ethic into practice. As my mom always says, “Land is a good investment
- [Explore FSC Certified Forests in King County and Beyond](https://www.nnrg.org/explore-fsc-certified-forests-in-king-county-and-beyond/) - King County Parks and Recreation manages six sites under NNRG’s FSC group certificate, combining forest health initiatives with public recreation. These forests offer a range of activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, and picnicking. The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification is a voluntary, market-driven system that ensures wood products come from responsibly managed forests.
- [Member Highlight - Advice from Butler Family Forest on Cost-Share Programs](https://www.nnrg.org/member-highlight-advice-from-butler-family-forest-on-cost-share-programs/) - NNRG FSC member Paul Butler's story is a testament to the benefits of leveraging cost-share programs for forest management. He took a break from installing plant protectors to share his advice and knowledge. Paul owns an 80-acre forest in Thurston County, where he has enhanced his land and deepened his commitment to forest stewardship. Beginnings
- [Maximizing Your Forest's Potential - A Guide To Financial Assistance for Small Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/maximizing-your-forests-potential-a-guide-to-financial-assistance-for-small-forest-owners/) - Managing a forest can be both rewarding and challenging, particularly for small private forest owners. Various federal, state, and county cost-share programs are available to support sustainable forest management activities. These programs are designed to offset the costs of management activities and typically work as a reimbursement model - meaning that you get paid the
- [The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) can help fund your forest stewardship](https://www.nnrg.org/the-conservation-stewardship-program-csp-can-help-fund-your-forest-stewardship/) - For forest owners who have been stewarding their forests for a longer time, the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) may be a convenient additional source of funding for ongoing stewardship activities. This article explains what CSP can fund, and who can apply.
- [From Big Cats to Birds: Embracing Bird Conservation in Forest Management](https://www.nnrg.org/for-the-birds/) - As new staff members at NNRG, we were asked to share our favorite way of spending time in the forest for our bios. Naturally, I chose bird watching. My lifelong passion for wildlife initially drew me to Namibia for the charismatic megafauna, particularly big cats. I’ve spent countless hours waiting by waterholes, hoping to glimpse
- [Moving Trees: Definitions and Ethics of Assisted Migration](https://www.nnrg.org/moving-trees-definitions-and-ethics-of-assisted-migration/) - In every discussion of forest restoration or climate adaptation, someone asks the question: What about the assisted migration of trees? Should we be doing it? What are the potential impacts? It’s a big topic, and one nuanced enough that it could easily fill a hundred discussions, a dozen doctoral theses, and several books. Our recent presentation
- [Funding Forest Stewardship - Enhance Forest Health](https://www.nnrg.org/funding-forest-stewardship-enhance-forest-health/) - For updated cost-share funding offered through NNRG in 2024 click here. For the third installment in the Funding Your Forest series, we're focusing on ways to improve the diversity and productivity of your forest. Stewarding a forest that is diverse in species, age and size classes, with appropriate stocking densities is beneficial to the entire
- [Carbon Market Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest](https://www.nnrg.org/small-landowner-carbon-market-opportunities-in-the-pacific-northwest/) - Article by Midori Sylwester. Midori completed her University of Washington Program on the Environment Capstone Project with Northwest Natural Resource Group in Winter/Spring 2024. Small private non-industrial landowners own roughly forty percent of forestland in Washington State (Chowdhury and Brown, 2023) and, on average, prioritize objectives such as wildlife habitat, water quality, and recreation over timber
- [Engaging with Citizen Science](https://www.nnrg.org/engaging-with-citizen-science/) - At heart, we are all scientists taking in the world around us with curiosity and questions. You can likely tell us when your hummingbirds return each year, when the wildflowers will bloom, or how the snowfall this February differs from the norm. Now imagine if all that knowledge could be shared for everyone to learn
- [Read an Excerpt of our Forthcoming Book | A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry](https://www.nnrg.org/read-an-excerpt-of-our-forthcoming-book-everyones-guide-to-ecological-forestry/) - A new and unique project is underway for NNRG: we're writing a book! Co-authored by NNRG's Executive Director Seth Zuckerman and Director of Forestry Kirk Hanson, and published by Mountaineers Books, the book will be a "how-to" manual for forest owners that teaches them to notice the natural qualities of their land, decide how to care
- [Welcome NNRG's New Staff!](https://www.nnrg.org/welcome-nnrgs-new-staff/) - A new year means new faces at NNRG! Learn more about our two new staff members below. LAURA LINN Program Manager Reach Laura at laura@nnrg.org Laura grew up along the McKenzie River in Oregon and has shared her love of the natural world throughout her career. In her last semester of college, she followed her
- [Welcoming new staff to NNRG](https://www.nnrg.org/welcoming-new-staff-to-nnrg/) - With the turning of the seasons Northwest Natural Resource Group welcomes crunching leaves underfoot, bounties of forest fungi—and two new staff members!
- [2023 Book Recommendations](https://www.nnrg.org/2023-book-recommendations/) - We asked the NNRG staff and board — notorious for thinking about forests as much off-the-clock as on — for the best forestry, nature, PNW, and environment-related books they read this year. The resulting list has some real gems! Scroll down to read the whole list. The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in
- [2022 NNRG Staff Book Recommendations](https://www.nnrg.org/elementor-17200/) - We asked the NNRG staff and board — notorious for thinking about forests as much off-the-clock as on — for the best forestry, nature, PNW, and environment-related books they read this year. The result is a list as varied as it is long! Scroll down to read the whole list. Deep River Author: Karl MarlantesPick
- [November Fireside Chat: Let's talk about mushrooms, baby!](https://www.nnrg.org/fireside-chat/) - NOVEMBER FIRESIDE CHAT | NOVEMBER 8, 2023 | 6pm - 7pm | ON ZOOM At this month's Fireside Chat, NNRG Forester Gustavo Segura Flores will share some of his experience with maps! Bring your favorite fall drink, curl up in front of a fire or heater, and get ready to put yourself on the map.
- [An Interview with the Creators of Landmapper](https://www.nnrg.org/an-interview-with-the-creators-of-landmapper/) - Our partners over at Ecotrust are releasing a new tool that makes forest maps accessible in a matter of minutes, with no specialty knowledge needed. The maps are available for most properties in Oregon and Washington, with more updates coming over the next few months. We chatted with two of the program's creators, Director of
- [The Meaning of Maps](https://www.nnrg.org/the-meaning-of-maps/) - Maps are an essential part of forest management, used to remotely evaluate property, delineate management units, plant harvests, and track management over time. But the array of maps available can be dizzying. Below, we outline a number of the maps you can expect to see in your forest management plan, plus a few more unusual
- [Snow for Trees: Forestry Techniques for a Changing Climate](https://www.nnrg.org/snow-for-trees-forestry-techniques-for-a-changing-climate/) - Climate change is impacting landscapes on a large scale, and forests – one of our largest carbon sinks and a critical part of any climate mitigation strategy – are at risk. If climate change is making forests more vulnerable, can innovative forest stewardship make them more resilient, and sustain the role they play in watershed protection? This question led us at Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) to create an experiment in practical forestry methods, in collaboration with forward-thinking partner organizations.
- [Go with the Snow: Winter Forest Monitoring Results](https://www.nnrg.org/go-with-the-snow-winter-forest-monitoring-results/) - The future is looking drier, and the trees are taking notice. With climate change creating warmer and drier summers, how can we use forestry techniques to increase snowpack and slow snowmelt for water availability? This question led us at NNRG to create an experiment in practical forestry methods, in collaboration with several partners.
- [A Holiday Bough Harvest at Nisqually Community Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/nisqually-community-forest-bough-harvest/) - NNRG recently facilitated a unique harvest at Nisqually Community Forest, a community-owned and community-managed forest at the foothills of Mount Rainier. The Community Forest is the site of a project that is testing the effects of thinning to different densities on a stand's ability to adapt to the hotter, drier climate of the future. In
- [Forest Adaptation: Half Art, Half Science](https://www.nnrg.org/half-art-half-science/) - For fifteen years, the Deumlings have been experimenting with planting less-traditional tree species—ones more tolerant to a warming climate—including Incense cedar, Coast redwood, Giant sequoia, Oregon white oak, and Ponderosa pine. They’ve also been sourcing Douglas-fir seedlings from farther south, where they may already be adapted to a warmer and drier climate.
- [Still Waters Farm: Wetland Wasteland to Beaver and Waterfowl Haven](https://www.nnrg.org/featured-member-still-waters-farm/) - By the time Beth and Mark Biser bought Still Waters Farm in 1990, the 48-acre parcel of forest in Mason County, Washington was a shell of its former self. Its 20 acres of wetlands had suffered two major disturbances.
- [July Fireside Chat: Practical Forest Restoration for Small Woodland Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/july-fireside-chat-practical-forest-restoration-for-small-woodland-owners/) - JULY FIRESIDE CHAT | JULY 19, 2023| 7:30-8:30PM | ON ZOOM Many forests in our region need active stewardship to achieve their ecological and economic potential. Years of single-species management, overstocked stands, invasive species, and neglect can make forests susceptible to a slow decline in ecosystem services. This month's fireside chat will focus on forest
- [Riparian Restoration Along the Skookumchuck River](https://www.nnrg.org/riparian-restoration-along-the-skookumchuck-river/) - Often when landowners come to NNRG for forest restoration help, our aim is to turn a dense, uniform forest that is susceptible to pests, disease, and fire into a more heterogeneous, resilient forest that supports a diversity of wildlife habitat and (sometimes) provides long-term timber revenue. In 2021, NNRG was hired to spearhead an entirely
- [Stossel Creek Case Study: Adaptive Restoration](https://www.nnrg.org/stossel-creek-case-study-adaptive-restoration-for-pacific-northwest-forests/) - Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest A changing climate can lead landowners to wonder how to increase the resilience of lands and forests to changing conditions around heat and moisture. The question is no longer if the climate is changing, but rather how fast and how much – and what the impact will be on
- [Get Outside! Enjoying FSC®-Certified Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/exploreforests/) - We are fortunate that many Forest Stewardship Council®-certified forests in the Pacific Northwest are open for public enjoyment. These lands offer an opportunity for all of us to know what healthy forests look and feel like. Here’s a list of FSC-certified forests that are open to the public.
- [NNRG JUNE FIRESIDE CHAT: Introduction to Forest Practices Applications](https://www.nnrg.org/new-event-nnrg-fireside-chats/) - Fireside chats are monthly community events where forest owners can talk directly with NNRG staff and other forestry professionals, and connect with other forest owners in western Washington and Oregon.
- [Stossel Creek and Assisted Plant Migration: How’s It Growing?](https://www.nnrg.org/stossel-creek-and-assisted-plant-migration-hows-it-growing/) - Article by Shay Steeves. Shay completed her University of Washington Environmental Studies Capstone Project with Northwest Natural Resource Group in Winter/Spring 2023. Three years ago marked the start of the Stossel Creek adaptive restoration case study. Located in Carnation, WA, Stossel Creek is now home to over 14,000 growing seedlings, including 900 that are set
- [Mapping Tools for Forest Landowners](https://www.nnrg.org/mapping-tools-for-forest-landowners/) - When NNRG foresters prepare for a site visit with a forest owner or begin drafting a forest management plan, one of the first steps they'll take is to prepare a suite of maps that provide critical information about the characteristics of a forest. Although our forestry team includes professional cartographers familiar with Geographic Information Systems
- [Ecological Forestry Put to the Test for Birds](https://www.nnrg.org/ecological-forestry-put-to-the-test-for-birds/) - This bird monitoring study, funded by a $25,000 grant from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative, is going to use recordings of birdsong and bird calls captured by the AudioMoth devices to understand how a set of ecological forest management activities impact bird populations.
- [New Free Workshop: Stewarding a Climate-Resilient Forest West of the Cascades](https://www.nnrg.org/new-workshop-stewarding-a-climate-resilient-forest-west-of-the-cascades/) - Learn hands-on strategies for managing healthy, resilient forests in Jefferson County. At this free workshop in Jefferson Land Trust's Valley View Forest, professional foresters will introduce forest owners to a set of simple, hands-on strategies for increasing their forests' resilience in the face of a warmer and drier climate. Participants will develop a deeper understanding
- [Camera Traps for Climate Adaptation...and Critters!](https://www.nnrg.org/camera-traps-for-climate-adaptation-and-critters/) - Article by Margaux Clarke. Margaux completed her University of Washington Environmental Studies Capstone Project with Northwest Natural Resource Group in Winter/Spring 2023. 3… 2… 1… Say Cheese! NNRG’s use of scout cameras (camera traps) at their climate adaptation project in Nisqually Community Forest are an important part of the snow monitoring research, but they provide
- [Forest Recipes for the Adventurous](https://www.nnrg.org/forest-recipes-for-the-adventurous/) - You've probably heard of stinging nettle tea — how about stinging nettle pesto? Japanese knotweed hummus? These six recipes draw from the bounty found in Pacific Northwest forests - both wild and urban lands.
- [Active Management and Small Landowners: It’s in the Intention](https://www.nnrg.org/active-management-and-small-landowners-its-in-the-intention/) - By Jaal Mann and Rowan Braybrook. This article was originally published in the Winter 2023 issue of Western Forester, which focused on exploring what active management of forests means. You can read the full issue here. A prescribed burn to maintain open prairie. An individual western redcedar selected to make bentwood boxes or a dugout canoe. A
- [Keeping Dead Wood and Creating Wildlife Habitat Piles: Some Guidance for Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/habitat-piles/) - Snags, large down logs, and big decadent trees provide food and shelter to more than 40 percent of wildlife species in Pacific Northwest forests. They are important structures for cavity-dependent birds and small mammals, food sources for woodpeckers and other foragers, and slowly release nutrients into the ecosystem with the help of decomposer critters.
- [TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT 2024 EQIP PROJECTS](https://www.nnrg.org/time-to-start-thinking-about-2024-eqip-projects/) - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a technical and financial assistance program managed by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. EQIP helps forest owners access technical expertise to develop and complete conservation practices that improve the health and productivity of their land.
- [Monitoring Mount Heaven](https://www.nnrg.org/conducting-a-timber-inventory-at-himmelbjerget/) - Last spring, Paul Hansen and his 16-year-old granddaughter found themselves tromping through his forest near Mount Rainier (Tahoma), in Washington.Both were searching for old PVC pipe remnants and rebar stakes hammered into the ground, but their motives that day were split. Paul was hoping to find the centers of circular plots he’d marked out 10 years
- [Two Methods to Contribute to Research About the Dieback of Western Redcedar](https://www.nnrg.org/two-methods-to-contribute-to-research-about-the-dieback-of-western-redcedar/) - Forest owners can help accelerate research and understanding about the factors affecting the health of western redcedar through two methods: sharing observations online or collecting soil samples
- [Estate Planning Advice from A Family Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/estate-planning-advice-from-a-family-forest/) - Planning what happens to your land after you pass on is a critical part of good forest stewardship. If you don’t plan to sell your land or pass it on to another family member, you’ll need to figure out not just how it will be managed in the future, but who will manage it. That involves a lot of decisions, and likely a lot of outside help. But even if you do plan to leave the land to your kids or other family members, don’t assume that transition will happen smoothly on its own.
- [Habitat Burns, Burning Love, and Loving Butterflies at Beazell Memorial Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/habitat-burns-burning-love-and-loving-butterflies-at-beazell-memorial-forest/) - It’s that classic love story: boy meets girl, boy buys forest, girl marries boy, boy plants 100,000 trees.Okay, not classic, exactly, but sweet, definitely. When Fred Beazell bought over 500 acres of former farmland near Corvallis in the early sixties, he had dreams of living on the land with his long-time sweetweart, Dolores Anthony. The couple
- [Camp Robbinswold: Growing the Next Generation of Trees and Leaders](https://www.nnrg.org/camp-robbinswold/) - Nestled on the edge of the Olympic Peninsula about halfway down Hood Canal, Camp Robbinswold includes 570 acres of young, older, and mixed-age forest that is Forest Stewardship Council® certified through NNRG’s FSC® group certificate. The camp property includes 1.5 miles of shoreline and tidelands, a 10-acre freshwater lake, 350 acres of forest managed for
- [What Happened in 2022? 10 of NNRG'S most notable accomplishments](https://www.nnrg.org/what-happened-in-2022-nnrgs-accomplishments-by-the-numbers/) - 2023 is fast approaching, and we're eager as beavers in a wetland forest to start some of the new projects we have planned. But before we start construction on our next lodge (so to speak), we’d like to take a moment to reflect on some of NNRG’s most notable achievements and activities of 2022. 1.
- [Forest Bathing Takes on New Meaning in This Treehouse Airbnb](https://www.nnrg.org/a-quick-look-at-a-treehouse-airbnb-in-an-oregon-forest/) - Forest owners looking for ways to profit off of their forests sometimes turn to producing non-timber forest products, or NTFPs. Some lease salal harvesting rights to greens companies; others make and sell evergreen wreaths made from cut boughs. One member of NNRG's group's FSC® certificate has created a successful business out of a less conventional NTFP:
- [Keeping a Weather Eye Open: Measuring Snowfall in the Nisqually Watershed](https://www.nnrg.org/keeping-a-weather-eye-open-measuring-snowfall-in-the-nisqually-watershed/) - Maintaining a steady and reliable source of water in a changing climate is critical for the health of both people and ecosystems. Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) has been testing methods of ecological forestry that will increase the resilience of future watershed forests.At the Nisqually Community Forest near Mount Rainier, we have implemented several forestry techniquesthat you may recall
- [Restoring watershed ecosystems at Tarboo Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/northwest-watershed-institute/) - Northwest Watershed Institute (NWI), a Port Townsend-based non-profit, leads the work to regrow old-growth forests in the uplands of Tarboo Creek and re-establish forested wetlands in the floodplain. Over the years, NWI has quilted together Tarboo Wildlife Preserve, 396 acres in the Tarboo valley near Quilicene, Washington.
- [Bringing Biochar Back](https://www.nnrg.org/bringing-biochar-back/) - Biochar is a form of charcoal sometimes used as a soil amendment in agriculture. But that's really only half the story. It's produced when organic waste material, such as forest slash, is combusted in the presence of limited oxygen. Though often described as a soil amendment, in Pacific Northwest forests it might be better thought
- [Forest Tour: Stand Release Techniques for Small Woodlands](https://www.nnrg.org/standreleaseworkshop/) - This twilight tour will showcase a range of techniques for releasing young trees from competition. When attempting to establish a new generation of trees, forest owners face two fundamental tasks that can become increasingly tricky: seedling release and pre-commercial thinning. Seedlings planted after harvest face steep competition for light, nutrients, water, and native and nonnative
- [Controlling and Identifying Invasive Woodland Plants](https://www.nnrg.org/noxious-weeds-in-woodlands/) - RESOURCES FOR IDENTIFYING AND CONTROLLING FLORA NON GRATA IN YOUR WOODLANDSInvasive plants such as the ones listed on this page can damage natural resources. They can quickly erode biodiversity in woodlands and reduce wildlife habitat by overtaking and toppling trees, eroding streambanks, crowding out and shading out native plant species, and even changing soil chemistry.
- [Forest Tour: Intro to Ecologically-Based Timber Harvesting](https://www.nnrg.org/forest-tour-thinning-overstocked-stands-for-health-and-productivity/) - Stewarding a beautiful, healthy forest doesn't have to mean locking the gate and throwing out the key.In fact, careful stewardship can help you to perpetually manage your forest in a way that improves wildlife habitat, sustains forest health, and provides long-term income opportunities through high-quality timber products.Forest owners in Western Washington are increasingly interested in
- [An EQIP Success Story from Shaw Island, Washington](https://www.nnrg.org/eqiponshaw/) - Around 200 people call Shaw Island home, among them Lynn Bahrych, formerly a Commissioner for the Washington State Conservation Commission and co-chair of the Washington State Soil Health Committee. Lynn is steward and owner of Osprey Pond, a 64-acre forest and wildlife pond on the northwestern end of the island. With financial support from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Lynn has embarked on a project to transform her tinderbox “wall of trees” into a fire- and climate-resilient forest that more closely resembles the natural, fire-adapted forest of millennia past.
- [A Conservation Agreement for Fisher and Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/a-conservation-agreement-for-fishers-and-forest-owners/) - Header image via ForestWander. The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North American forests, a member of the weasel family with quick reflexes and great climbing skills. It's roughly the size of a housecat, and is indisputably cute. Though now very rare in the Pacific Northwest as a result of habitat loss,
- [Can it Snuffle for Truffle?](https://www.nnrg.org/can-it-snuffle-for-truffle/) - Jason Lee let his gaze drift past the Roomba ambling across his living room, and out the floor-to-ceiling window framing a view of the forest behind his Issaquah home. A software programmer at one of the region’s leading high-tech firms, he was looking for a new quarantine challenge after making homemade sourdough for the umpteenth
- [Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for Western Washington Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/foresthealthwesternwa/) - Learn hands-on strategies for managing healthy forests in Western Washington. Many forest owners across Western Washington are interested in taking a hands-on approach to improving the health, resilience and productivity of their forests, but may lack the information, skills and resources to do so. At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners
- [Ode to Pa Hanson](https://www.nnrg.org/ode-to-h/) - I’ve participated in multiple surveys of small woodland owners over the years, and each time we ask the question “why do you own forestland,” the value of “legacy” is almost invariably in the top four reasons expressed. Woodland owners want to know their efforts as good stewards will endure and be passed on to future
- [Longer Rotations and Carbon](https://www.nnrg.org/longer-rotations-and-carbon/) - It’s no secret that contemporary industrial timber practices fall short of realizing the potential of Pacific Northwest forests to sequester carbon. Whether it’s the allure of quick financial returns, the constraints of high discount rates, or the notion of fiduciary responsibility, most industrial owners west of the Cascades cut their evergreen forests soon after they
- [2021 in Pictures](https://www.nnrg.org/2021-in-pictures/) - Throughout the year, NNRG's staff have had the privilege to visit some very cool places, talk to interesting small, people, and experience the beauty and bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Our work has taken us from the Willamette Valley oak savannas to the coastal forests of the San Juan Islands, and beyond. Take a look
- [How The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Built a Nursery that Supports Land and Community](https://www.nnrg.org/how-the-confederated-tribes-of-grand-ronde-built-a-nursery-that-supports-land-and-community/) - This article originally appeared in the December 2021 newsletter of Treeline, the regional forest adaptation network. It is reprinted here with permission. You can find the complete newsletter here. A conversation with Jeremy Ojua, Lindsay McClary and Kayla Seaforth The Natural Resources Department at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) has been operating the
- [2022 Winter/Spring Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/2022-winter-spring-native-plant-sales/) - The winter wet season in the Pacific Northwest is an ideal time to plant young trees and native shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. It's also a great way connect to the land and increase your aesthetic and recreational appreciation for the forest.
- [2021: The Year's Accomplishments In Review](https://www.nnrg.org/2021-the-years-accomplishments-in-review/) - 2022 is just days away, and the NNRG team is itching to get to work on some of the new projects planned for the year. But before we continue on our mission to strengthen the ecological and economic vitality of Northwest forests and communities, we'd like to take a moment to reflect on some of
- [2021 NNRG Staff & Board Book Picks](https://www.nnrg.org/2021-nnrg-staff-board-book-picks/) - We asked the NNRG staff and board — notorious for thinking about forests as much off-the-clock as on — for the best forestry, nature, PNW, and environment-related books they read this year. The result is a list as varied as it is long! Click on a title below to read about the book, or scroll
- [BUY LOCAL FROM WELL-MANAGED FORESTS](https://www.nnrg.org/buy-local-from-well-managed-forests/) - There are so many brilliant reasons to buy local. When you trade 2-day delivery for fresh-from-the-forest, you're supporting local landowners, sustainable forestry practices, and guaranteed high-quality products.Many local forest owners make and sell non-timber forest products that would make wonderful stocking stuffers or can feed your home hearth. This holiday season, consider supporting ecological forestry
- [An Easier Way to Inventory Your Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/an-easier-way-to-inventory-your-forest-2/) - Conducting a timber and woody biomass inventory of a forest may sound complicated. But as a forest owner, it's one of the first steps you'll need to take before diving into the substantial decisions of how to steward your forest.
- [A Field Guide to Forester's Tools](https://www.nnrg.org/fieldguidetoforesterstools/) - A forester walks into the woods carrying diameter tape, an increment borer, and a GPS...No, it's not the opening to a joke or a riddle — it's the start of a typical workday in the field for an NNRG foresters, who never leave home without a few important pieces of forestry gear. Several of these
- [A Field Guide to Harvest Equipment](https://www.nnrg.org/a-field-guide-to-harvest-equipment/) - The forests of the Pacific Northwest are teeming with movement and noise—not all of it animal in origin! Stroll through an NNRG member forest undergoing an ecological harvest or thinning and you might catch a glimpse of one of these logging machines (don't forget to wear appropriate safety-gear!).
- [Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for Camano Island Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/hands-on-forest-health-strategies-for-camano-island-forest-owners/) - Learn hands-on strategies for managing healthy forests on Camano Island Many forest owners across Western Washington are interested in taking a hands-on approach to improving the health, resilience and productivity of their forests, but may lack the information, skills and resources to do so. At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners
- [Forestry & Environmental Science Education in the Pacific Northwest](https://www.nnrg.org/forestry-environmental-science-education-in-the-pacific-northwest/) - Professor Jerry Franklin, far right, lectures a University of Washington class in a ponderosa pine forest in Oregon. Photo by Debbie Johnson.If you're interested in a career involving forest management, natural resources, or environmental science the Pacific Northwest has a wonderful range of higher education programs covering those topics. In fact, several NNRG staff have
- [These Boots are Made for Walking (Around in the Forest)](https://www.nnrg.org/forester-for-a-week/) - Unless you own a forest and have had an NNRG forester out for a site visit, the details of a forester's job might be a little murky to you. You suspect it involves wearing a cool vest, tree puns, and something called DBH tape...right? In the interest of pulling back the curtain on the critical work
- [Making Forests Healthier and Fire-Safe in the San Juan Islands](https://www.nnrg.org/sanjuans/)
- [Soil Stewardship Basics](https://www.nnrg.org/maintaining-improving-forest-soil-health/) - Forest stewardship can be thought of as synonymous with soil stewardship. Healthy soils sustain wildlife habitat, grow high-quality timber, improve your forest's resilience to stressors like drought, heat, and pests, and store carbon. So how does one become an expert in forest soils? Below we outline the fundamentals of soil stewardship and direct you to further
- [NNRG Welcomes New Staff](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-welcomes-new-staff/) - Northwest Natural Resource Group is pleased to be heading into the dog days of summer with three new team members! GUSTAVO SEGURA FLORES | Forestry Technician Gustavo was raised in the central coast of California with a large focus on traditional agriculture. Seeking a more temperate climate, Gustavo relocated to Grays Harbor County in 2017
- [Resources for San Juan County Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/san-juans-resources/) - Northwest Natural Resource Group and our partners have hosted ecological forestry workshops in the San Juan Islands since 2012. These resources are specifically for San Juan County forest owners who are interested in learning techniques to reduce fire risk, increase forest value, manage timber sales, market forest products, and improve the ecological and economic health of island forests.
- [Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for Jefferson County Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/hands-on-forest-health-strategies-for-jefferson-county-forest-owners/) - Learn hands-on strategies for managing healthy forests in Jefferson County Many forest owners across Jefferson County are interested in taking a hands-on approach to improving the health, resilience and productivity of their forests, but lack the information, skills and resources to do so. At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to
- [Hoh River Recreation & Conservation Area Obtains FSC® Certification!](https://www.nnrg.org/hoh-river-recreation-conservation-area-obtains-fsc-certification/) - NNRG is pleased to announce the addition of the Hoh River Recreation and Conservation Area to our FSC® Group Certificate!
- [This Forest on the Kitsap is Protected – Forever](https://www.nnrg.org/this-forest-in-the-kitsap-is-protected-forever/) - Photo credit: Joe Walsh. On Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula – that arrow-shaped piece of land between Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula – Great Peninsula Conservancy is working to conserve and restore degraded shorelines, peat bogs, forests, saltwater marshes, and salmon-bearing streams. The lands and waters under Great Peninsula Conservancy’s care are protected – forever. Through property
- [Workshop: Chainsaw Safety & Tree Felling for Beginners: SAWW Training Levels 1 & 2](https://www.nnrg.org/chainsaw-safety-tree-felling-for-beginners-saww-training-levels-1-2/) - Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) courses provide training and practice in precision tree felling and small-diameter thinning. Join NNRG for a unique, hands-on training program for small woodland owners who are interested in learning how to safely cut down trees in the woods.
- [Workshop: Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for San Juan Forest Owners - Orcas Island](https://www.nnrg.org/hands-on-forest-health-strategies-for-san-juan-forest-owners-orcas-island/) - At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to simple, do-it-yourself strategies for thinning their forests, mitigating slash and creating value-added products. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the ecological risks facing Orcas Island forests due to wildfire, drought, disease, and insect infestation.
- [Workshop: Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for San Juan Forest Owners - San Juan Island](https://www.nnrg.org/hands-on-forest-health-strategies-for-san-juan-forest-owners-san-juan-island/) - At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to simple, do-it-yourself strategies for thinning their forests, mitigating slash and creating value-added products. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the ecological risks facing Orcas Island forests due to wildfire, drought, disease, and insect infestation.
- [NNRG Wins Green Globe Award for Leader in Forest Stewardship!](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-wins-green-globe-award-for-leader-in-forest-stewardship/) - Every two years, the King County Executive recognizes individuals and organizations that are leading the way on environmental issues in our region. NNRG is proud and honored to be selected as this year's winner of the Green Globe Award for Leader in Forest Stewardship!
- [Doing Better than Carbon Neutrality for Forest Products](https://www.nnrg.org/doing-better-than-carbon-neutrality-for-forest-products/) - By David Diaz, Ecotrust​ I’m a forest modeling, mapping, and number-crunching nerd. Seven years ago, I got pulled into an investigation of the social and ecological impacts involved with construction of the first office building in the world to achieve Living Building certification, the Bullitt Center in Seattle. I was given what seemed like a straightforward task, yet I’m still wrestling with the same underlying question. The journey I’ve been on is not unique in the forest sector, though, and today I’d like to share that story with you.
- [Ecological Forestry Techniques for Hotter, Drier Times](https://www.nnrg.org/ecological-forestry-techniques-for-hotter-drier-times/) - How do we address past mismanagement while also preparing for the future climate? Northwest Natural Resource Group and partners are launching a new demonstration project to test techniques that can help forests better endure the kinds of climatic change that we expect in the Pacific Northwest.
- [Beavers as Partners in Riparian Restoration](https://www.nnrg.org/beavers-as-partners-in-riparian-restoration/) - And as the Bisers worked on restoring the hydrology of the forest, something amazing happened: beavers moved in, and eagerly set to work restoring the hydrology on their own.
- [Working with Partners on Rare Habitats](https://www.nnrg.org/working-with-partners-on-rare-habitats/) - This article, by Jim Merzenich of Oak Basin Tree Farm, was first published in the Fall 2020 edition of Northwest Woodlands, a publication of the Oregon Small Woodlands, Washington Farm Forestry, Idaho Forest Owners & Montana Forest Owners Associations. Northwest Woodlands magazine is a benefit of membership in one of these associations - click on
- [Seedling Check In: Stossel Creek, One Year Later](https://www.nnrg.org/stossel-creek-one-year-later/) - Even with the ongoing pandemic, 2020 was a busy year at Stossel Creek! In early 2020, just before we realized that a bottle of hand sanitizer wasn’t going to be enough to save us from the news, NNRG and partners hosted a workshop and field tour at Stossel Creek. The Stossel Creek restoration project aimed to
- [NNRG Expands San Juans 'Rainshadow' Education to Jefferson County](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-expands-san-juans-rainshadow-education-to-jefferson-county/) - Nothing typifies the beautiful San Juan Islands more than the peeling, tri-color branches of a madrone snaking through a canopy.
- [A Truffle in the Hand is Worth Eight Underground](https://www.nnrg.org/a-truffle-in-the-hand-is-worth-eight-underground/) - Two Oregon family forest owners know the secrets of Pacific Northwest truffles better than most; Marilyn Richen and Tammy Jackson truffle at their family woodlands—450 acres of woodlands in Columbia County—together with their dogs Blue and Gucci.
- [NNRG Staff Book Picks!](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-staff-book-picks/) - For compelling holiday reading, start here. We asked NNRG staff to send over their top book recommendations in the forestry/ecology genre. The list includes fiction and non-fiction, classics and new hits. NNRG Director of Programs Rowan recommends: Eating Dirt: Deep Forests, Big Timber, and Life with the Tree-Planting Tribe by Charlotte GillGill uses stories about the
- [Eye to the Future: Adaptation Survey Results](https://www.nnrg.org/eye-to-the-future-adaptation-survey-results/) - Before the holidays, NNRG and partners in the Forest Adaptation Network (FAN) conducted an initial survey to inform some of the work done by the Network, which is focused around the Puget Sound. While this survey had a small sample size of local restoration professionals, we think the results are of interest to many of
- [Hindsight Into 2020](https://www.nnrg.org/hindsight-into-2020/) - In a year full of unprecedented events, one thing remained constant: NNRG's commitment to sharing the benefits of ecological forestry!
- [2021 Winter/Spring Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/2021-winter-spring-native-plant-sales/) - The winter wet season in the Pacific Northwest is an ideal time to plant young trees and native shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. It's also a great way connect to the land and increase your aesthetic and recreational appreciation for the forest.
- [NNRG Adds Spencer Vieira to the Forestry Team](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-adds-spencer-vieira-to-the-forestry-team/) - In a year marked by unusual challenges, NNRG found a lucky break in Spencer Vieira, who joined our forestry team in November as Forestry Technician.
- [NNRG Wraps Up Year-long Project on Biomass & Biofuels](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-wraps-up-year-long-project-on-biomass-biofuels/) - This month, NNRG wrapped up a project to help landowners in the San Juans improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and use the slash and woody biomass byproducts in creative and beneficial ways.
- [The Ever-Evolving Hanson Family Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/the-ever-evolving-hanson-family-forest/) - My family recently bought a new tract of forestland near Bucoda, WA about five miles north of the town of Centralia. The land straddles a clay hill that is part of a vast ripple of prehistoric marine sediment laid down millions of years ago when this area was submerged beneath the Pacific Ocean. The soils,
- [Meet Teo Rautu, NNRG's Newest Forester](https://www.nnrg.org/meet-teo-rautu-nnrgs-newest-forester/) - When forest owners reach out to NNRG for help writing a Forest Management Plan, they're taking an important step in improving the long-term health of their forest. NNRG's latest addition to our Forestry Team, Teo Rautu, is just the person to help forest owners take that step.We first met Teo in 2019 when she joined
- [Kirk's Favorite Forages](https://www.nnrg.org/kirks-favorite-forages/) - When you learn everything that’s edible in the forest, it’s really hard to starve to death. Michael Pilarski Foraging for wild edibles on my family’s land has always been one of the highlights of having our own woodlands. Throughout every season there is something we can pluck and pop in our mouths, which I’ve always found
- [Workshop: Improving Forest Health and Fire Resistance in a Changing Climate - San Juan Island](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-improving-forest-health-and-fire-resistance-in-a-changing-climate-san-juan-island/) - At this hands-on workshop at Stillwater Ranch on San Juan Island, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to simple, do-it-yourself strategies for thinning their forests, mitigating slash and creating value-added products.
- [The Not-So-Open Road: Road Decommissioning at Ellsworth Creek Preserve](https://www.nnrg.org/the-not-so-open-road-road-decommissioning-at-ellsworth-creek-preserve/) - In forest systems, hydrology and road systems are at odds with one another. Water wants to run down slopes and avoid barriers, while roads cut across slopes and aim to stay put. Managing your road system to minimize erosion and runoff takes forethought and more than a bit of careful engineering. Kyle Smith, the Forest
- [Out With the Fir, In With the Oak](https://www.nnrg.org/out-with-the-fir-in-with-the-oak/) - Sarah Deumling has noticed some changes in her forest over the past 20 years. There's a little less water to go around, and her family’s land, Zena Forest in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, is a little hotter and drier during the summer. Why? These changes are consistent with climate models' predictions of the way Oregon climate is shifting under the influence of global warming.
- [Summer Forest Stewardship Tips](https://www.nnrg.org/summer-forest-stewardship-tips/) - Summer is the perfect time for major forest management activities like thinning trees, controlling weeds and invasives, and maintaining roads.
- [Resources for Building Wildlife Nesting & Roosting Boxes](https://www.nnrg.org/building-wildlife-boxes-habitat-piles/) - In Pacific Northwest forests, dead wood works wonders for wildlife. But when there isn't enough naturally occurring dead wood around, you might need to do some woodworking yourself. Snags—standing dead or dying trees—are important forest structures for cavity-dependent birds and small mammals, food sources for woodpeckers and other foragers, and slowly release nutrients into the
- [Member Spotlight: Smelling the Forest for the Trees](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-smelling-the-forest-for-the-trees/) - Brothers Jim and Ed Merzenich, along with Jim's wife, Karen Wilson, steward Oak Basin Tree Farm: nearly 1,000 acres in the Coburg Hills outside of Brownsville, Oregon at the south end of the Willamette Valley. Oak Basin Tree Farm is Forest Stewardship Council® certified through NNRG’s group certificate.
- [NNRG Members Are Harvesting More Than Timber From Their Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-members-are-harvesting-more-than-timber-from-their-forests/) - Finding creative ways to derive enjoyment—and a little extra income—from non-timber forest products. Many forest owners enjoy the pleasures and profits that Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) bring. Broadly speaking, NTFPs are forest products or services aside from commercially harvested timber that have potential personal or commercial value. NTFPs range from foraged berries and mushrooms to holiday wreaths and essential oils, from firewood
- [Forest Bats of the Pacific Northwest](https://www.nnrg.org/forest-bats-of-the-pacific-northwest/) - Imagine stepping into your forest at night and being utterly swarmed by flies, mosquitoes, beetles, and moths. Glad that's not the case? Thank a bat. Bats flit through our Pacific Northwest forests every night, but it's easy to forget they exist. After all, we almost never encounter them (except on October 31st, when they appear
- [From Tinderbox to Fire-Resilient Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/from-tinderbox-to-fire-resilient-forest/) - Tree by tree, Tierra Learning Center is coaxing 250 acres of dark dense woods into open forests with room for larger trees and resilience to wildfire. Tucked amid the picturesque hills of Sunitsch Canyon, just a few miles up the Chumstick Valley outside of Leavenworth, there is a collaborative community of artists, educators, learners, farmers, and
- [A Tale of Two Thinnings](https://www.nnrg.org/a-tale-of-two-thinnings/) - Two members of NNRG's group FSC certficate, Kopel Family Forest and Ferris Family Forest, are both commercially thinning their forests—a strategy that works to achieve both landowners' goals for their lands.
- [Tackling Invasives Without Chemicals―But Not Without Help](https://www.nnrg.org/tackling-invasives-without-chemicals―but-not-without-help/) - Artemio and Edana Paz have lived on and cared for their forest outside of Springfield for over 50 years. This year for the first time they sought help controlling invasive weeds from a unique source.
- [Pointing the Trees in the Right Direction](https://www.nnrg.org/trusting-the-trees-in-butler-family-forest/) - It isn’t always easy to watch trees come down during a thinning, but Paul and Peggy Butler are getting better at it the second time around.
- [Making a Good Co-Home](https://www.nnrg.org/making-a-good-co-home/) - There’s a hint of expectation in the air around Lousignont Creek, located in the northern Oregon Coast Range.Sometime in the next two months, adult coho salmon will appear as if out of nowhere and struggle upstream in search of suitable gravel for spawning.
- [Keeping an Eye on the Back 40](https://www.nnrg.org/keeping-an-eye-on-the-back-40/) - Regular, rigorous monitoring is an important part of good forest stewardship. No one knows this better than Chris Goodman. Chris and his family own and take care of Back40 Quinault Forest, an aptly named 40-acre forest near Lake Quinault in Grays Harbor County. Since acquiring the forest in 2008, monitoring has been a critical component
- [Forestry for the Generations](https://www.nnrg.org/forestry-for-the-generations/) - Ayers' Last Stand has roots that go four generations deep. When Matt Patton and his kids play in their forest, they're climbing, hiding, and running around some of the same trees Matt's great-great-grandfather knew. Matt's kids are the sixth generation in his family to experience the forest—known as Ayers' Last Stand—and likely not the last.
- [Women in the Woods: Then and Now](https://www.nnrg.org/women-in-the-woods-then-and-now/) - Here we are at the beginning of National Women’s History Month, this Sunday is International Women’s Day (March 8th), and it feels like the right time to shout from the rooftops how important women are to sustaining healthy forests. That fact doesn’t change when March ends — so we promise not to stop shouting it!
- [Beavers, Bobcats, and Bears, Oh My!](https://www.nnrg.org/cougars-bobcats-and-bears-oh-my/) - If a bear ambles through a forest while no one's watching, was it really there? Thanks to wildlife cams — and our understanding of the metaphysical possibility of unperceived existence — we know that bear was really there!
- [Seeing the Forest for the Tech](https://www.nnrg.org/seeing-the-forest-for-the-tech/) - Advances in tech seem to happen so rapidly it can be hard to keep up. Super-efficient heavy machinery, digital applications, remote sensing & mapping tools, and drone technology have changed the way we manage forests.
- [Meet NNRG Forester Marcia Rosenquist!](https://www.nnrg.org/meet-nnrg-forester-marcia-rosenquist/) - This January NNRG was lucky enough to add Marcia Rosenquist to its forestry team. Marcia works with forest landowners to create ecological forest management plans based on their goals and objectives. She's improving the health and resilience of Pacific Northwest forest land one small parcel at a time!
- [EQIP and a Forest Classroom](https://www.nnrg.org/eqip-and-a-forest-classroom/) - Butler Family Forest, Olympia, WANestled along Pants Creek and the Capital Forest near Olympia sits a 40 acre FSC® certified forest owned by Paul and Peggy Butler, and Jim Stroh and Jan Yancy. Paul, a retired Evergreen State College professor, and his partners bought the property from another former Evergreen professor in 1990 and believes
- [Member Spotlight: A few sheep and EQIP help steward the forest](https://www.nnrg.org/eqip-in-the-san-juans/) - By Christina Davis and NNRGSteve and Linnea Bensel of Nootka Rose Farm steward 32 acres of forest on Waldron Island in the San Juans. In recent years, they accessed cost-share funds through the Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a forest management plan and do a pre-commercial thinning in their forest. They also channel the appetites of a few woolly ruminants to stymy invasive
- [Workshop & Field Tour: Adaptive Restoration at Stossel Creek](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-field-tour-adaptive-restoration-at-stossel-creek/) - Join NNRG, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, and partners for a workshop and forest tour focused on climate-adapted forest restoration for Pacific Northwest forests.
- [2019 Accomplishments By the Numbers](https://www.nnrg.org/2019-accomplishments-by-the-numbers/) - 2019 was a productive year for NNRG and the forests our members steward!We are so inspired by the landowners and managers in our community who worked to enhance habitat for threatened and endangered species, removed invasive species, planted a diverse array of native seedlings and shrubs, and pursued new markets for local wood products. Many
- [2020 Winter/Spring Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/2020-winter-spring-native-plant-sales/) - The winter wet season in the Pacific Northwest is an ideal time to plant young trees and native shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. It's also a great way connect to the land and increase your aesthetic and recreational appreciation for the forest.
- [Olympia Workshop: Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/olympia-workshop-climate-adaptation-strategies-for-pacific-northwest-forests/) - Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest ForestsWhat Natural Resource Professionals and Land Managers Need to KnowClimate change poses significant challenges for small forest owners in the Northwest. NNRG is hosting this workshop to help foresters and other land managers consider climate adaptation concepts and strategies in their management practices to meet their clients' goals and
- [Salem Workshop: Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/salem-workshop-climate-adaptation-strategies-for-pacific-northwest-forests/) - Climate change poses significant challenges for small forest owners in the Northwest. NNRG is hosting this workshop to help foresters and other land managers consider climate adaptation concepts and strategies in their management practices to meet their clients' goals and sustain forests into the future.
- [Everett Workshop: Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/everett-workshop-climate-adaptation-strategies-for-pacific-northwest-forests/) - Climate change poses significant challenges for small forest owners in the Northwest. NNRG is hosting this workshop to help foresters and other land managers consider climate adaptation concepts and strategies in their management practices to meet their clients’ goals and sustain forests into the future.
- [Tools to inform forest stewardship decisions](https://www.nnrg.org/informing-forest-stewardship/) - Many forest owners want to reap a diverse harvest from their land: ecological, social, and financial benefits, all from the same forest.The question they ask: How to achieve these good intentions?Fostering a future grove of old-growth or restoring an oak woodland may mean thinning out extra trees through commercial harvest. Creating a home for pileated woodpeckers and other
- [The Rhyme & Reason Behind Pre-Commercial Thinning (aka PCT)](https://www.nnrg.org/the-rhyme-reason-behind-pre-commercial-thinning-aka-pct/) - Young-stand thinning (aka pre-commercial thinning or PCT) is a silvicultural practice that entails removing the individual trees that are declining in a forest―often they are smaller and have less robust crowns―and are less than 20 years old.
- [San Juans Workshop: Improving Forest Health and Fire Resistance in a Changing Climate](https://www.nnrg.org/san-juans-workshop-improving-forest-health-and-fire-resistance-in-a-changing-climate/) - At this hands-on workshop at Morningstar Farm, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to simple, do-it-yourself strategies for thinning their forests, mitigating slash and creating value-added products.
- [Stewarding Woodlands in a Changing Climate](https://www.nnrg.org/ben-deumling-zena-forest-how-to-manage-woodlands-in-a-changing-climate/) - Ben Deumling and his family steward Zena Forest, a member of NNRG's group FSC® certificate. The largest contiguous block of forest in the Eola Hills of the Willamette Valley, Zena Forest has not been immune to the impacts of climate change. Facing large-scale Douglas-fir die-off, Ben describes below how he and his family are experimenting with planting less-traditional tree species—ones more tolerant to a warming climate.
- [Helping Your Forest Through Dry Times](https://www.nnrg.org/drought-and-your-forest/) - The drier and hotter years ahead don’t have to spell trouble for the forests you steward. From recognizing and responding to drought stress in trees to planting tree species from other regions, there are steps you can take to mitigate the impacts of climate change in your forest.
- [Seeking Forest Owners for New Study](https://www.nnrg.org/seeking-forest-owners-for-new-study/) - You know better than anyone what kind of management work you’ve done in your forest, and what sorts of financial and ecological results its produced. Your closest forest-owning neighbor might have taken a different approach but ended up with similar results.
- [Go Play in One of King County’s Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/go-play-in-one-of-king-countys-working-forests/) - Want to know what a well-managed forest looks like? Walk, run, or ride through one of King County’s forestlands.​
- [Skokomish Tribal Forest Certified](https://www.nnrg.org/skokomish-tribal-forest-certified/) - The Skokomish Indian Tribe has earned Forest Stewardship Council® certification for its 2,100-acre forest at the south end of Hood Canal, making it the first tribe in Washington state to gain that endorsement.The Skokomish Tribe join three other Indian tribes in the United States in maintaining FSC® certification: the Coquille Tribe in Oregon, the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council in California, and the Menominee in Wisconsin.
- [Prepare Your Home and Forest for Wildfire](https://www.nnrg.org/prepare-your-home-and-forest-for-wildfire/) - Fire is as natural a part of Pacific Northwest forests as the rain and sun. ​And while the type and frequencies of wildfire differs east and west of the Cascades, landowners everywhere can prepare their homes and forests for wildfire if it arrives.
- [2018 Accomplishments by the Numbers](https://www.nnrg.org/2018-accomplishments-by-the-numbers/) - 2018 was a productive year for NNRG and the forests our members steward! We are so inspired by the landowners and managers in our community who worked to enhance habitat for threatened and endangered species, removed invasive species, planted a diverse array of native seedlings and shrubs, and pursued new markets for local wood products. These are highlights from 2018.
- [FSC®-Certified Wood Products Database Launched!](https://www.nnrg.org/fsc-certified-wood-products-database-launched/) - Even as the area of Forest Stewardship Council®-certified forestland in Washington and Oregon has grown, it hasn’t become any easier to find certified building materials in the Pacific Northwest.That difficulty was undermining one of certification’s main goals: to enable wood buyers to send a market signal to forest owners and foresters that says, “We want
- [Prepare Your Forest for a Warmer Future With Rhus diversiloba](https://www.nnrg.org/prepare-your-forest-for-a-warmer-future-with-rhus-diversiloba/) - As the climate changes, it isn’t enough to think about the species that make up the tree canopy. [Editor's note: This post first appeared on *wink* April 1, 2019.]We must consider the understory as well — currently composed of a variety of species in western Washington, from devil’s club and skunk cabbage on the wetter
- [Fostering Positive Growth in a Forest and a Community](https://www.nnrg.org/fostering-positive-growth-in-a-forest-and-a-community/) - Tierra Learning Center's forest in Sunitsch Canyon Leavenworth, WA By: Christina Davis The history of Sunitsch Canyon extends further into the past than the incorporation of Washington State. Mathias Sunitsch, originally from Austria, established his homestead on the land in 1888, then considered Washington Territory. Sunitsch’s barn, built in 1912, still stands on the property
- [Funding Fuel Reduction and Forest Health Projects](https://www.nnrg.org/funding-forest-stewardship-fuel-reduction-and-forest-health/) - Depending on the state of your forest, fuel reduction and forest slash treatments may be ways you can improve your forest's health and fire resilience. We've identified cost-share programs, funding, and other resources, as well as information on how to do-it-yourself.Forest slash treatment is becoming a necessity in many forests due to historic fire suppression
- [Monitoring Ecosystem Services](https://www.nnrg.org/monitoring-ecosystem-services/) - Below you’ll find all the forms and information referenced in the Monitoring pages. By incorporating forest inventory measurements, biodiversity assessments, and evaluating forest conditions post-harvest, you are comprehensively documenting forest conditions. Monitoring is a critical component of good forest stewardship and is a means to evaluate the ecosystem services that a forest produces. Guides to
- [Workshop: Precision Tree Felling – SAWW Training Levels 1 & 2 - Sep. 22-23](https://www.nnrg.org/precision-tree-felling-saww-training-level-1-2/) - This event has passed. To see more upcoming events, including SAWW trainings, please visit the NNRG Upcoming Events page. Upcoming Events Join Northwest Certified Forestry for a unique, hands-on training program for small woodland owners who are interested in learning how to safely cut down trees in the woods.Harvest planning, tree selection, and safe and accurate tree
- [Spring 2019 Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/spring-2019-native-plant-sales/) - The late autumn and winter wet season in the Pacific Northwest is an ideal time to plant young trees and native shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. Find a native plant sale near you for a diverse array of seedlings and shrubs suited to your region. Make sure you pre-order as soon as possible to get the plants you want!
- [New Year's Resolutions for Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/new-years-resolutions-for-forest-owners/) - These days, typical New Year resolutions include exercising more and making time to be outside with nature. It's also common for forest owners to have a "been meaning to do" list for their land. Thus, forest owners are especially fortunate as they can accomplish three goals in one effort by getting out for a walk in their woods to spend time in nature and observe their forest. All the better that they can prioritize forest stewardship activities for the new year.
- [FSC Your Valentine's Day](https://www.nnrg.org/fsc-your-valentines-day-2/) - However you choose to spend February 14th The Forest Stewardship CouncilⓇ (FSCⓇ) certifies forests and forest products that meet stringent standards of environmental sustainability. What better way to celebrate your loved one than with these luxurious picks?[table id=3 /]Go on a date in an FSC certified forest:Turtleback Mountain | Orcas Island, WADiscovery Park | Seattle, WASeward Park | Seattle, WACarkeek Park | Seattle
- [Where There's a Will, There's a Way to Combat Blackberries!](https://www.nnrg.org/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-to-combat-blackberries/) - Pair Family Forest, situated in the Snoqualmie Valley just west of Duvall, had a serious invasives problem when the family purchased the land in 2005. About a third of the property was choked with tangled pockets of Himalayan blackberry thicket. The brambles had muscled out the native shrubbery and posed a serious problem for Wayne, who had visions of transforming his forest into a mixed-age, biologically-rich ecosystem.
- [By the Numbers: 2017 Accomplishments](https://www.nnrg.org/numbers-2017-accomplishments/) - 2017 was a productive year for NNRG and the forests our members steward! We are so inspired by the landowners and managers in our community who worked to enhance habitat for threatened and endangered species, removed invasive species, planted a diverse array of native seedlings and shrubs, and pursued new markets for local wood products.
- [Resources for Funding Forest Stewardship](https://www.nnrg.org/resources-for-funding-forest-stewardship/) - Many public agencies offer funding to help forest owners pay for stewardship activities and realize their woodland goals. Whether you envision a habitat-rich stand bursting with forage shrubs and large snags; a business plan for timber harvest on your land; or an aesthetic retreat replete with meandering trails, there's funding available to help you get there.
- [An Easier Way to Inventory Your Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/an-easier-way-to-inventory-your-forest/) - Conducting a timber and woody biomass inventory of a forest may sound complicated. But as a forest owner, it's one of the first steps you'll need to take before diving into the substantial decisions of how to steward your forest.
- [Winter: Forestry through the Seasons](https://www.nnrg.org/winter-forestry-through-the-seasons/) - Winter is a wonderful time to be out in your woods! Without leaves, you'll have visibility to notice summer’s successes as well as potential issues for the coming dry season. By walking your woods and planning for spring, winter can be restorative and productive for you and your forest. Walk your Woods Straighten up tree
- [Member Spotlight: Turning nothing into something](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-oak-basin-tree-farm/) - In our Member Spotlight series, we highlight NNRG members who have used forest products for unique and entrepreneurial purposes on their land and within their communities. Often these projects help members earn supplemental income. For the third installment in the series, we introduce you to Oak Basin Tree Farm, a Forest Stewardship Council® certified member of our group certificate, who has sourced non-timber forest products
- [Snapshots from Stossel Creek Reforestation Project](https://www.nnrg.org/snapshots-from-stossel-creek-reforestation-project/) - NNRG is working with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and Seattle City Light to return these 150 acres of previously logged land to healthy forest using climate-adapted practices.
- [Forestry Tips for Autumn](https://www.nnrg.org/forestry-tips-for-autumn/) - Each season presents the best time to conduct different stewardship activities. Timing your forest management for the ideal season will help you achieve success and avoid setbacks. This page provides tips to help you make the most of autumn out in your woods.
- [Workshop: Energy Opportunities for Woody Biomass](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-energy-opportunities-for-woody-biomass/) - Wildfire risk across San Juan County is at an all-time high – largely due to increasingly overstocked forests. Thinning excess woody biomass from densely stocked forests can reduce wildfire risk while presenting an opportunity for local, sustainable energy production.
- [Measuring Timber and Woody Biomass in San Juan Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/measuring-timber-woody-biomass-san-juan-forests/) - Techniques to estimate the volume of timber and woody biomass in your forest Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:30am-5pm Lopez Island Understanding which trees and how many to remove from your forest is critical to a successful thinning project. This workshop will introduce participants to strategies for installing forest inventory plots and collecting the right data to calculate timber
- [Hyla Woods on OPB's Oregon Field Guide](https://www.nnrg.org/hyla-woods-on-opbs-oregon-field-guide/) - How often can we meet the forest where our table came from? When you purchase wood locally from forest owners like Peter and Pam Hayes of Hyla Woods there's the a unique opportunity to meet the forest and know that it's a healthy, diverse ecosystem. Peter and Pam are students of their land and steward
- [FSC-Certified Northwest Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/fsc-certified-northwest-forests/) - NNRG's group certificate for forests meeting the Forest Stewardship Council® standards covers more than 190,000 acres in 86 different ownerships across Oregon and Washington. The forests certified by NNRG are depicted as dark blue circles in the map above. In addition, another 420,000 acres in the two states are certified under other auspices, including the South
- [Learning Inventory Skills](https://www.nnrg.org/learning-inventory-skills/) - We had a great time out in the woods last month sharing inventory techniques with forest owners on Lopez Island! Check out some more photos from the event.
- [Using the SuperACE Tool for the Skokomish Tribe](https://www.nnrg.org/superace/) - Much of NNRG’s effort this spring has focused on our work for the Skokomish Tribe on the Tribe's forestland located at the south end of Hood Canal. To help the Tribe achieve its management goals, we’ve completed a timber appraisal and are planning the first commercial thinning on tribal lands in a couple decades. NNRG is applying
- [Cedar Row Farm](https://www.nnrg.org/cedar-row-farm/) - Eve Lonnquist can often be found working in the woods, just like her grandmother, who bought Cedar Row Farm in 1919 for $2000 and planted its namesake row of cedars. Nestled in the Nehalem River foothills, the 160-acre forest is stewarded by Eve, her two brothers and her partner Lynn Baker. The family enjoys taking
- [Where Certified Logs Come From ... and Where They Are Sold](https://www.nnrg.org/fsc-certified-log-purchasers-and-timber-supply/) - Across Oregon and Washington, more than 600,000 acres of forestland are certified as “well managed” by the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). And yet, much of the wood harvested from these forests doesn’t make it to the consumer with its certification intact. In many cases, these logs are sold into the generic wood
- [How to Manufacture Biochar from Woody Biomass](https://www.nnrg.org/manufacture-biochar-woody-biomass/) - Converting excess woody biomass to a valuable soil amendment Saturday, June 30, 2018 | San Juan Island Biochar, a soil amendment made from woody biomass like branches and small-diameter trees, presents an opportunity for landowners to convert forest thinnings to a high-value product. Removing excess biomass from dense, crowded San Juan forests is an important
- [Our New Strategic Plan](https://www.nnrg.org/2018-2020-strategic-plan/) - Three years, five targets, and seventeen measures of success: we invite you to read our Strategic Plan for 2018-2020, released this spring.
- [Great Peninsula Conservancy](https://www.nnrg.org/great-peninsula-conservancy/) - Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) just completed the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification process for Grovers Creek Preserve! Acquired by the Conservancy in 2015, the 197-acre preserve near Poulsbo boasts 60 acres of rare older growth forest including stands of western hemlock, Sitka spruce, western redcedar, and Douglas-fir. There are even 11.5 acres of late successional
- [Solving Woody Biomass in the Forests of the San Juan Islands](https://www.nnrg.org/san-juans-woody-biomass-2016/) - Engaging with woodland owners in San Juan County to address the unique challenges of managing island forests for both ecological health and economic viability. NNRG and our partners have worked in many island forests, conducting one-on-one site visits, developing management plans, hosting tours and classes. Increasingly, landowners have sought guidance on how to manage their overstocked stands for improved
- [The team behind the blog](https://www.nnrg.org/the-team-behind-the-blog/) - Here are the women on staff at NNRG! Maddy Lisaius, our communications and marketing intern, and Lindsay Malone, our Director of Programs. We've just launched our new blog and are looking forward to using as a tool to provide better services to small forest landowners. Kirk Hanson, NNRG's Director of Forestry, and Dan Stonington, NNRG
- [Central Cascades Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/central-cascades-forest/) - The 46,000 acres of forestland spanning Snoqualmie Pass to Cle Elum known as the Central Cascades Forest (CCF) is now Forest Stewardship Council®-certified, through NNRG’s group certificate. It’s the Northwest’s largest jump in certified forestland since the City of Seattle's Cedar River watershed earned FSC certification in 2011. The CCF is managed by The Nature Conservancy
- [Partnership in the Skagit Watershed](https://www.nnrg.org/skagitwatershed/) - The iconic Skagit Watershed is important to all of us for its production of timber, food, and fisheries. It is also significant in that it is the only river system in the Puget Sound region to support all five species of Pacific salmon. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Northwest Natural Resource
- [Workshop: Tree Felling & Yarding - September 24-26](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-tree-felling-yarding-courses-september-24-26/) - Join us on Orcas Island for a unique hands-on training program for small woodland owners who are interested in conducting their own timber harvests. Detailed instruction will be provided on precision tree felling techniques and low-impact log yarding strategies and equipment. Precision Tree Felling - 2-day course Thursday & Friday, September 24-25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - each day
- [Sometimes a couch tells the story](https://www.nnrg.org/sometimes-a-couch-tells-the-story/) - Over the past year my father built a set of craftsman-style living room furniture for my family – a couch and two Morris chairs. This furniture is particularly significant as it was crafted from white oak that my father and I harvested from my family’s original woodlot in Minnesota many years ago. The logs
- [Member Spotlight: Wooded Retreat at Two Frog Bog](https://www.nnrg.org/two-frog-bog/) - A walk along the winding path of Raven’s Trail at Two Frog Bog finds many visitors shedding the stress and grind of hurried lives and pausing to absorb the beautiful details found within the forest. Elona Kafton loves her 20-acre woods in the Rainier foothills outside of Roy, WA. She and her family nurture an oasis where people
- [A Church's Inheritance and EQIP](https://www.nnrg.org/a-churchs-inheritance-and-eqip/) - Bethlehem Lutheran Church forestland, Belfair, WA Story told by Neva Knott, edited by NNRG What would you do if you inherited over one hundred acres of forestland in need of restoration? Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Marysville, WA was faced with this quandary when a member of the congregation bequeathed 132 acres of Hood Canal forestland
- [Restoring Forest Along Willapa Bay](https://www.nnrg.org/restoring-forest-along-willapa-bay-2/) - Forterra: Lynn Point and Nemah River, Pacific County, WA By: Christina Davis, edited by NNRG Northwest Certified Forestry (NCF) member Forterra, has long recognized the ecological importance of its forest reserve along Willapa Bay. Located at the confluence of the Nemah River and the estuary, the 300-acre forest contributes to a biological hotspot for migratory
- [Spring time in the San Juans](https://www.nnrg.org/spring-time-in-the-san-juans/) - NNRG returned to the San Juans this spring, this time assisting Camp Orkila prepare for pre-commercial thinning as well as develop a forest management plan for Satellite Island. Kirk Hanson, Director of Forestry, spent the better part of a day on Satellite Island, a 116-acre remote camping island owned by the YMCA that is nestled along
- [Growing biologically rich forests for wildlife and income](https://www.nnrg.org/growing-biologically-rich-forests-for-wildlife-income/) - On a beautiful summer day in early June, woodland owners gathered inside the library at Sedro-Woolley High School for the Managing for Timber and Wildlife workshop. The more than 20 participants were there to learn from Rolf Gersonde and Ken Bevis, two experts in the fields of silviculture and wildlife biology. Rolf Gersonde, a renowned silviculturist and researcher
- [From the Field: Precision tree felling video](https://www.nnrg.org/live-from-the-field-precision-tree-felling/) - Forestry Director Kirk Hanson is on Orcas Island hosting the precision tree felling and low-impact yarding courses at YMCA Camp Orkila this week (9/24-26). Ken Lallemont of Timber Resource is instructing the courses and providing hands on guidance to students. It's an intensive 2-3 days of training to learn the art and science of tree felling and tree extraction.
- [Oregon Native Bee Atlas](https://www.nnrg.org/oregon-native-bee-atlas/) - Bees need our help. Just five years ago Oregon saw a major bee die off, and pollinator populations continue to decline around the world. “We have more species of bees in the Pacific Northwest than all the states in east of the Mississippi,” says Andony Melathopoulos, a pollinator ecotoxicologist with OSU. “We really want to protect
- [Top 5 Reasons to support NNRG:](https://www.nnrg.org/top-5-reasons-support-nnrg/) - Our dedicated, knowledgeable staff. If you own a small- to medium-sized forest and want to manage your land for more than just the almighty dollar, it helps to have someone in your corner with the wisdom and experience to help achieve your ecological, economic, aesthetic, and even spiritual goals for the forest. That’s the staff of
- [Member Spotlight: Nisqually State Park](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-nisqually-state-park/) - To restore ecological complexity to a forest, you need good partners and often, you need to cut a few trees. Last summer, Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission worked with the University of Washington’s Pack Forest, WA State Department of Natural Resources, and WyEast Timber Services to conduct an ecologically-based harvest project on 104 acres
- [Not Your Father's Lumberjacks](https://www.nnrg.org/not-fathers-lumberjacks/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cvJvR8m5p8 Remember the Super-Axe-Hacker from The Lorax? The machine that could whack off four truffula trees with one smacker? Advances in logging technology have made this fantasy contraption a reality, with equipment like feller-bunchers, forwarders, skidders, and processors changing how we harvest. These machines can make ecological forestry better, efficiently and safely removing some trees while leaving
- [Forest Tour: Thinning Overstocked Stands for Health and Productivity](https://www.nnrg.org/forest-tour-thinning-overstocked-stands-health-productivity/) - NOTE: This workshop was originally scheduled for February 24th but has been rescheduled for March 10th due to icy road conditions. If you already registered for the 2/24/18 workshop, please let us know if you can make it on March 10th by sending Cailin an email at cailin@nnrg.org. See how your neighbors are thinning excess wood to
- [Jackrabbit Farm: Building a Food Forest System](https://www.nnrg.org/jackrabbit-farm/) - by Kelly Smith, NNRG volunteer On a cool and misty morning last September, Kirk Hanson and I visited Jackrabbit Farm in Southwest Washington. Kirk, Northwest Natural Resource Group’s Director of Forestry, needed to make observations and gather data for a new forest management plan for the farm, which had recently been funded through the USDA’s
- [Blakely Island Timber](https://www.nnrg.org/blakely-island-timber/) - Up in the San Juans Islands, our Forest Stewardship Council®-certified member Blakely Island Timber cares for more than 2,200 acres on namesake Blakely Island. Harvesting timber is a tool to achieve their goal of stewarding the forest with a healthy, productive long into the future. Douglas-fir grows much more slowly in the San Juans than
- [Build a Constructed Log](https://www.nnrg.org/build-constructed-log/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB4TSBeKoQ8 Building a constructed log after thinning out small suppressed trees increases the economic value of future harvest while invigorating wildlife habitat and cleaning up slash. Kirk Hanson, our Directory of Forestry, talks about why he built his. Photo: Matt Freeman-Gleason
- [Workshop: Emerging Biofuel Options for San Juan Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-san-juans-biofuels/) - Join us to learn about ways to improve your forest’s health and use low value wood! Register today: http://sanjuans-biofuels.eventbrite.com Often there are significant byproducts from forest management and restoration treatments that amount to slash and other woody biomass left on the ground. This low value material includes small diameter trees, limbs, needles, leaves, and other woody
- [Woody biomass trainings to reduce risks in the San Juan Islands](https://www.nnrg.org/woody-biomass-training-san-juan-county/) - Landowners in San Juan County are addressing the unique challenges of managing island forests for both ecological health and economic viability. NNRG and our partners have worked with many island forests, conducting one-on-one site visits, developing management plans, hosting tours and classes. Increasingly, landowners have sought instruction on how to manage their overstocked stands for improved forest health. They
- [Empowering New Forest Owners in the Northwest](https://www.nnrg.org/empowering-new-forest-owners-northwest/) - Many new forest owners are not aware that heavily altered forests need active management to improve ecosystem functions and reduce vulnerability to pests, diseases, and wildfire. New owners indicate purchasing forestland for privacy, aesthetics, wildlife, and as an investment. Ecologically-based forest management involves practices that align with new forest owners’ objectives, such as uneven-aged, multi-species
- [Precision Tree Felling Course](https://www.nnrg.org/saww-chainsaw-training-course/) - Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) courses provide training and practice in precision tree felling and small-diameter thinning. Level 1 & 2 - April 12-13, 2018 | Level 3 - April 14, 2018 | Leavenworth, WA REGISTER TODAY! Our friends at Tierra Learning Center are bringing this outstanding precision tree felling class back to north central
- [By the Numbers: 2015 Accomplishments](https://www.nnrg.org/by-the-numbers-2015-accomplishments/) - 2015 was a productive year! Northwest Certified Forestry members showed their dedication to stewarding Pacific Northwest forests with ecologically-minded practices that contribute to the regional economy. We are so inspired by the forest stewards in our community who worked to enhance habitat for threatened and endangered species, remove invasive species, plant native seedlings and shrubs, pursue
- [By the Numbers: 2016 Accomplishments](https://www.nnrg.org/numbers-2016-accomplishments/) - 2016 was an incredible year for Northwest Certified Forestry members and the forests they steward. Because of the dedicated community of ecologically-minded woodland owners, Pacific Northwest forests are healthier, more resilient homes for wildlife and people alike. Here are some highlights of our year: Accomplishments: We hosted 11 workshops on ecologically-based forest management, precision tree-felling, forest
- [Member Spotlight: Butler Family Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-butler-family-forest/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbegcSnRKMU Paul Butler has had a life-long love of forests. Now that he and his wife steward their own forest they've taken steps to care for and enjoy their land. Paul tells us how his relationship with his woods has deepened over time and what actions he's taking to make the forest healthy.
- [Member Spotlight: Oak restoration & attuning to "hidden" wonders](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-discovering-the-ways-of-wildlife/) - When Jeanie Taylor and her husband, Tom Lenon, saw their forest for the first time they knew it was home. While the 20 acres in the Gopher Valley hills of Yamhill County was riddled with scotch broom and blackberry, it also supported Oregon white oaks and suggested the potential to provide habitat for endangered Fender’s blue butterfly, threatened
- [Workshop: How to Manage a Timber Sale - Jan. 21 & Feb. 4](https://www.nnrg.org/how-to-manage-a-timber-sale/) - Timber harvests conducted with care and good planning are an important management tool that can generate revenue while improving the quality and value of timber resources and wildlife habitat. Harvesting and selling timber is incredibly complex and can be challenging – incomplete planning without market knowledge can cost you thousands of dollars. By being well-informed
- [Promoting decision making tools for informed forest stewardship](https://www.nnrg.org/promoting-decision-making-tools/) - Giving landowners the decision-making tools they need to become informed forest stewards Landowners can encounter barriers that prevent them from taking an active approach to stewarding their forests. We interviewed landowners to understand their stewardship concerns, their sources of information, and the factors that influence their management activities. Landowners make decisions based on their understanding of their
- [Forest Certification is a Global Movement](https://www.nnrg.org/forest-certification-global-movement/) - I’ll admit that I traveled to the worldwide General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council meeting last month in Vancouver, BC with a smidgen of skepticism. As I’ve re-immersed myself in ecological forestry since taking the helm at NNRG in June, I’ve been chagrined to learn that 15- and 20-year-old challenges are still dogging the
- [Workshop: Utilizing Woody Biomass to Reduce Fire Risk](https://www.nnrg.org/utilizing-woody-biomass/) - Fire Ecology and Active Management in San Juan Forests REGISTER TODAY! Many forests in the San Juan Islands are comprised of extremely dense small diameter trees. These dense stands are at high risk for forest fire, have stagnant growth and low timber quality, and present very poor wildlife habitat. This workshop will go over the
- [Workshop: Energy Opportunities for Woody Biomass](https://www.nnrg.org/energy-opportunities-for-woody-biomass/) - Options for San Juans Forest Owners REGISTER TODAY! Woody biomass in densely stocked San Juan forests may present an opportunity to support local energy needs. This workshop will discuss examples of community-based energy projects from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the cost-effective methods for converting biomass into energy to heat and power our houses,
- [Workshop: Biochar 101-Making Biochar from Woody Biomass](https://www.nnrg.org/biochar-101-making-biochar-from-woody-biomass/) - Benefits for Farms and Forests Learn How to Make Biochar: REGISTER TODAY! Biochar, a charcoal made from woody biomass that stores carbon and improves soil, is an emerging option for forest owners to generate income and remove excess wood from densely stocked forests. Biochar can increase agricultural productivity, improve soil fertility, and help mitigate climate change.
- [Workshop: Hands-On Forestry for San Juans Woodlands](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-san-juans-diy/) - Learn DIY ways to nurture your forest! Many San Juan forests are in need of care to be their healthiest. In the absence of natural and historic processes, island forests have become overstocked, lost biodiversity, and are more susceptible to stress and disease. Join us for a walk in the woods and learn how to implement easy
- [Thank You Thursday is 9/28 at Reuben’s Brews](https://www.nnrg.org/thank-thursday-reubens-brews/) - Help forests, drink beer! On Thank You Thursday at Reuben's Brews, $1 from every pint you buy supports NNRG's work to protect and restore Northwest Forests. September 28, 2017 – 3:00 to 8:00pm Reuben’s Brews – 5010 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Reuben's Brews has a special place in our hearts. First and foremost, they
- [Workshop: Discovering Value in Your Forest - Sept. 24 & Oct. 8](https://www.nnrg.org/discovering-value-in-your-forest/) - The diverse forests of the Pacific Northwest are home to trees, plants, lichens, fungi and other organisms that are prized for many different uses. Woodland owners can steward their land to yield a range of highly-valued products including materials for food, wild crafting, medicinal plants, firewood, and specialty-wood products such as figured wood, veneer,
- [Workshop: Ecological Forestry 101: Intro to Silviculture and Wildlife - June 4 & 11](https://www.nnrg.org/ecological-forestry-101-intro-to-silviculture-and-wildlife/) - Woodland owners in the Pacific Northwest are interested in maintaining forests that provide a broad range of ecological functions and economic goals. Enjoying wildlife and providing wildlife habitat are often motivators for stewarding woodlands. It's important to understand how the habitat in your forest meets the needs of particular wildlife species and what you can do
- [Forest Tour: Many Shapes & Sizes](https://www.nnrg.org/many-shapes-sizes/) - Kevin Kaster (right), owner of a small-scale sawmill in Clackmas Co., presents a sample product to forest managers, designers, and woodland owners. A Tour of “GOOD WOOD” Management and Products REGISTER TODAY! Can a forest be managed for different purposes? Why might one tree be cut and another left standing? How does the way our
- [Workshop: You Bought a Forest, So Now What? - April 23 & 30](https://www.nnrg.org/you-bought-a-forest-so-now-what/) - Owning forestland has been your dream, but now that the land is yours where do you start? This workshop will introduce you to the natural history and ecology of western Washington and Oregon forests and provide key information for starting to assess and manage your land. You’ll also come away with a framework of ideas,
- [Hyla Woods and Zena Forest in the News!](https://www.nnrg.org/hyla-woods-zena-forest-news/) - Eugene Weekly published a wonderful piece celebrating the values behind responsibly sourced timber. Two of our pioneering members are featured in the story. Both Hyla Woods and Zena Forest are Forest Stewardship Council-certified woodlands that employ diverse silvicultural practices that balance forest health and wildlife habitat with sustainable timber production. Learn more about their stewardship and buy beautiful
- [Family Forest Field Day Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/field-day-resources/) - Thanks for stopping by the NNRG booth at the Forest Owner Field Day! We hope you had a terrific day of learning in the woods. In case you didn't get a copy of the handouts you wanted, we've curated the materials NNRG provided in the links below. We wish you all the best in the stewardship
- [Summer: Forestry through the Seasons](https://www.nnrg.org/summer-forestry/) - Summer is the perfect time for major forest management activities like thinning trees, controlling weeds, and maintaining roads. Performing these stewardship activities in the dry season when sap flow is low will reduce damage to residual trees while minimizing soil compaction and other effects on forest ecosystems. Steward your Forest Clear winter debris from roads and
- [From stump to Stumptown](https://www.nnrg.org/from-stump-to-stumptown/) - The farm-to-table movement resonates with citizens of the Pacific Northwest. We shop at local farmers markets, participate in CSAs, buy eggs from our neighbors who raise chickens. We care so much about where our food comes from - and its well-being - that the show Portlandia pokes fun at us Oregonians and Washingtonians wanting to "meet the
- [Meet Our New Executive Director](https://www.nnrg.org/meet-new-executive-director/) - NNRG is excited to announce Seth Zuckerman as our new Executive Director! Seth brings expertise in sustainable forestry, watershed restoration, salmon runs, and climate change to NNRG’s helm. Seth comes to us from Climate Solutions, where he wrote the weekly column ClimateCast and researched biofuels, among other topics. Before that, he directed a program partnering
- [Celebrating Female Foresters!](https://www.nnrg.org/celebrating-female-foresters/) - Written and illustrated by Page Biersdorff International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women to drive positive change and affirm our collective commitment to equality and equity. Pacific Northwest forests have been shaped by the incredible women who have dedicated themselves to protecting our woodlands and improving the forestry
- [2017 Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/2017-native-plant-sales/) - The wet season is the perfect time to plant young trees, native shrubs, and flowers! When it comes to planting, timing is important. At lower elevations, planting in late fall or early winter gives plants a head start. In mid-elevation areas, late winter and early spring is the time to put new trees and shrubs in
- [Crystal Lake Tree Farm - a community and a classroom](https://www.nnrg.org/crystal-lake-tree-farm-community-classroom/) - On June 23, I was fortunate enough to attend a forest health workshop at the location. It was a lovely night to be outside as we tromped up and down the road of Crystal Lake Tree Farm. Settled on 400 acres in suburban Woodinville, WA, its location is merely one special aspect of the tree
- [Stewardship Assistance & Carbon Information for Family Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/rcpp/) - The next application cutoff date is February 17, 2017 Northwest Natural Resource Group is collaborating with The Pinchot Institute for Conservation, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Ecotrust, and other partners on a USDA-funded project to unlock carbon markets for family forest owners. This program can provide landowners with an initial carbon assessment and a carbon inventory. The inventory measures how
- [NNRG's Executive Director to join WA DNR as Policy Director](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-executive-director-join-wa-dnr-policy-director/) - NNRG Executive Director Dan Stonington (right) accepting NNRG's 2016 FSC Leadership Award. The board and staff of NNRG are pleased to share that our Executive Director, Dan Stonington, has been selected to join the new administration of Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz as the Commissioner’s Policy Director. Dan has served as NNRG’s Executive Director since
- [Enjoying FSC®-certified Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/enjoying-fsc-certified-forests/) - "It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanates from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit." - Robert Louis Stevenson In any season, spending time in a forest nurtures renewal and
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.nnrg.org/happy-thanksgiving/) - This year, we are giving thanks for the forests on which we depend and the stewards who nurture and protect them. Happy Thanksgiving!
- [Cedar Row Farm in The New York Times!](https://www.nnrg.org/cedar-row-farms-in-the-new-york-times/) - Cedar Row Farm is a gorgeous 160-acre FSC-certified forest in Oregon that has been a member of Northwest Certified Forestry since 2013. A wonderful recent piece in The New York Times highlights Eve Lonnquist and Lynn Baker's incredible efforts to protect a century of family history. Tapping into carbon markets is an income option the family
- [Celebrating Success: Improving Skagit Forests for Fish](https://www.nnrg.org/skagit-puget-sound-success/) - The iconic Skagit Watershed provides critical resources to the Pacific Northwest region, including timber, food, and fish. Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG), Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and our partners are proud to celebrate the completion of a three-year project working with Skagit forest owners to protect habitat for the five salmon species
- [Stewardship: Just Call It Love](https://www.nnrg.org/stewardship-just-call-love/) - Christine Johnson (with her husband Terrigal) has loved forests all her life. As NNRG's board chair, she helps us work to protect the health, resilience, and character of these incredible places, share her love of Northwest woodlands every step along the way. Her 10-acre, FSC®-certified forest on Waldron Island is a living testament to Christine's stewardship. Learn more
- [Member Spotlight: Orkila showcases ecological forestry](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-camp-orkila/) - Along the rocky shores of Orcas Island, YMCA Camp Orkila is a special place where the forest meets the sea. Campers describe the iconic Northwest destination as magical, Neverland, and Oz. The YMCA offers camp programs by summer and outdoor environmental education programs in the spring and fall, serving more than 17,000 campers and students each year. The iconic camp
- [Special Announcement: Funding Forest Stewardship – Make a Plan](https://www.nnrg.org/special-announcement-funding-forest-stewardship-make-a-plan/) - NNRG is kicking off a series about cost-share programs and resources available to woodland owners in Oregon and Washington. Over the next six weeks we’ll be sharing information about resources to fund stewardship activities in your forest. We're focusing on the topics you’ve told us are important to you: developing management plans, improving timber quality,
- [Point Defiance Park - a living museum](https://www.nnrg.org/point-defiance-park-a-living-museum/) - Point Defiance Park is as rare as it is gorgeous. No where else can one find 500 acres of old-growth forest along the shore of Puget Sound and all within the city of Tacoma. The forest is interwoven with walking and running trails, bike paths, and picnic areas that provide a serene reprieve from the urban
- [Member Spotlight: Large woody debris & wetland restoration](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-wetland/) - In our Member Spotlight series, we highlight Northwest Certified Forestry (NCF) members who are improving ecosystem functions and who have cultivated forest products for unique and entrepreneurial purposes on their land and within their communities. In this edition, we introduce you to Digger Mountain Forestry-a Forest Stewardship Council® certified member of our group certificate, and Yankee Creek Forestry-an NCF Preferred Provider. Recently,
- [Member Spotlight: Shiitake Mushroom Logs](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-mushroom-logs/) - In our Member Spotlight series, we highlight Northwest Certified Forestry (NCF) members who have used forest products for unique and entrepreneurial purposes on their land and within their communities. Often these projects help members earn supplemental income. For the second installment in the series, we introduce you to Gopher Valley Botanicals, a Forest Stewardship Council® certified member of our group certificate, who has sourced non-timber
- [Workshop: Optimize the Value of Your Timber - November 7](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-optimize-the-value-of-your-timber-november-7/) - Recognizing the value of the timber you have can be the difference between selling a veneer-grade log at pulp prices instead of the market premium. By understanding the specialty product markets for veneer, figured wood, pole-quality timber, and export logs you can extract the highest value for your timber. It’s important to understand the niche markets
- [Saving a few good oaks](https://www.nnrg.org/saving-a-few-good-oaks/) - We found this short film inspirational. Especially considering the efforts of our Forest Stewardship Council® certified members who are committed to restoring oak habitat in the Willamette Valley, the Puget Trough, and the San Juan Islands. These stewards have removed Douglas-fir trees that established after years of fire suppression, thinned small diameter Oregon white oaks (a.k.a. Garry oaks,
- [2016 Native Plant Sales](https://www.nnrg.org/2016-native-plant-sales/) - It's time to think about spring planting! Which native plants will restore forest health, provide wildlife value, and add vibrant beauty to your woodland? Find a native plant sale near you for a diverse array of seedlings - and make sure you preorder to get all the plants you want! [table id=2 /]
- [Thank You Thursday - Reuben's Brews](https://www.nnrg.org/thank-you-thursday-2016/) - March 24, 2016 – 3:00 to 8:00pm Reuben’s Brews – 5010 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Drink beer to save forests! Join us for Thank You Thursday at Reuben’s Brews. We’re celebrating great forests that contribute to great beer. Reuben’s Brews uses water from the South Fork Tolt Watershed, a Forest Stewardship Council® certified
- [Protecting Forests and Clean Drinking Water along Lake St. Clair](https://www.nnrg.org/protecting-forests-and-clean-drinking-water-along-lake-st-clair/) - People need forests. They make our oxygen, clean our water, limit flooding, and absorb carbon. They evoke mental well-being and are part of our cultural identities. Protecting the ecosystem services that forests and other invaluable biotic communities provide is integral to our future. Often, we can take for granted the significance of what forested ecosystems
- [Member Spotlight: Learning the ways of their dream forest](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-lemkuhl-family-forest/) - For years, Tod and Gerie Lemkuhl loved exploring Mount Rainier National Park and dreamed of some-day stewarding a wild forest akin to the park’s cathedrals of lush old-growth. Seven years ago they knew it was time to turn “someday” into reality. So they sold their home in Seattle, purchased 20 acres of forest near Eatonville
- [Earth Day 2016](https://www.nnrg.org/earth-day-2016/) - The theme for Earth Day 2016 is Trees for the Earth. Trees combat climate change, clean air, and provide critical resources to communities. There are so many ways to celebrate our home planet and the trees we all depend on! Join one of the fun, impactful volunteer opportunities below. Check out NNRG's stewardship program with
- [Member Spotlight: Giving back to forest, creek, and community](https://www.nnrg.org/member-spotlight-camp-myrtlewood/) - Camp Myrtlewood brings together a community dedicated to stewardship, environmental education, and fellowship. Just a few miles upstream from the confluence of the Middle Fork Coquille River and Myrtle Creek, Camp Myrtlewood includes 124 acres of temperate rainforest that is Forest Stewardship Council® certified through NNRG’s FSC® group certificate. Tucked away in the Coast Range
- [Time to start thinking about 2016 EQIP projects](https://www.nnrg.org/time-to-start-thinking-about-2016-eqip-projects/) - The Washington State cutoff for 2016 EQIP funding is Friday, July 17, 2015 (Edit: The 2016 EQIP deadline has been extended to October 16, 2015 in WA. The Oregon 2016 EQIP deadline is January 15, 2016.) The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a technical and financial assistance program managed by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. EQIP
- [Workshop: How to Manage a Timber Sale - August 15](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-how-to-manage-a-timber-sale-august-15/) - Harvesting and marketing timber can be one of the most rewarding experiences of owning forestland... it can also be one of the most challenging. On Saturday, August 15, join us for a workshop to learn how to manage a timber sale on your land and effectively market your wood products. This day-long seminar will introduce landowners to
- [The Good Wood Tour - July 30](https://www.nnrg.org/the-good-wood-tour/) - Interested in building sustainably? Want to know the difference between FSC-certified and conventional forest products? Then come to the Good Wood Tour! On July 30th, NNRG and others will be co-hosting the first of a two-part event that will increase participants’ understanding of sustainable forestry and FSC products as an important component of green building. The event
- [Workshop: Managing for Timber & Wildlife - June 6](https://www.nnrg.org/skagitworkshop-timber-wildlife/) - [vc_row type=”in_container” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Many forest owners in the Pacific Northwest are interested in maintaining forests that provide a broad range of economic and ecological values. With careful stewardship, forests can be perpetually managed on a regenerative cycle that allows for multiple entries and a sustained yield of a broad range
- [Build Local Alliance's Summer Tour - June 27](https://www.nnrg.org/blasummer2015/) - The Build Local Alliance (BLA) is a network of foresters, land stewards, millwrights, craftsmen, contractors, and architects interested in creating with wood from well-managed forests in Oregon and SW Washington. Each season BLA hosts a talk or field trip to connect our community of practitioners. We share ideas, showcase projects, and often enjoy well-crafted beer! NNRG is a supporting member of
- [Sustainable forestry in Clark County](https://www.nnrg.org/sustainable-forestry-in-clark-county/) - In southwest Washington, Clark County Department of Environmental Services exemplifies how to transition forest land from passive management to active management. Starting in 2011, the County developed forest stewardship plans for its recently acquired properties. Today, the County is using selective thinning and other techniques to improve overall health of these forest ecosystems that supports a diversity of plants
- [GiveBIG - May 5](https://www.nnrg.org/givebig-may-5/) - Are you a champion for forests? The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a stronger, more vibrant community for all. This year's GiveBIG event is May 5, 2015. Northwest Natural Resource Group is excited to be a participant in
- [Workshop: Become an NRCS Technical Service Provider - March 24 & 25](https://www.nnrg.org/become-an-nrcs-technical-service-provider/) - Becoming a TSP can leverage resources for you to help existing clients and expand your network for conservation projects. This 2-day workshop will provide an overview of EQIP and assist participants through the TSP application process. If you’ve heard of EQIP and the TSP program offered by NRCS, but aren’t sure what they entail this
- [Thank You Thursday at Reuben’s Brews - March 26](https://www.nnrg.org/thank-you-thursday-at-reubens-brews-326/) - We’re excited to be heading back to Reuben’s Brews as they host us for Thank You Thursday! This Thursday, March 26, $1.00 of every pint purchased from 5:00 – 8:00 PM will go to support Northwest Natural Resource Group. Enjoy a well-crafted beer made with water from an FSC®-certified forest while helping out a great
- [Sustainable Forestry for Three Generations](https://www.nnrg.org/sustainable-forestry-for-three-generations/) - O'Neill Pine Company By Jennifer Whitelaw If you ask about touring O’Neill Pine Company’s forests, co-owner Richard Pine will tell you, “it’s a long walk.” In fact, their forests are spread out over 44 properties, comprising 2,250 Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified acres of forest land in the Chehalis area of Washington. Richard and his wife
- [Workshop: Good Roads & Forest Health - February 28](https://www.nnrg.org/workshop-for-forest-owners-around-skagit-county/) - Perhaps the most important ecological service of our forests is providing clean water. Forest roads can significantly affect our forests by altering their natural hydrology and the functions of streams. Roads are also essential for managing our forests; they are our haul routes for timber, our recreational trails, our driveways. Join us for a workshop
- [NNRG Helping to Restore Roslyn Urban Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-hired-to-guide-roslyn-urban-forest-management/) - In May 2014, the Roslyn City Council voted to engage with NNRG's Northwest Certified Forestry program to guide management of their 300-acre urban forest. The Roslyn Urban Forest came under city ownership in 2004, and a Land Stewardship Plan was adopted to clarify the city’s vision for a forest that benefits the human, animal, and plant
- [Clyde Tree Farm](https://www.nnrg.org/clyde-tree-farm/) - Clyde Tree Farm & Northwest Sustainable Wood Products, Silverdale, WA By Jennifer Whitelaw Helen and Drew Daly have 154 acres of Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®) certified forestland near Silverdale in Kitsap County along the Hood Canal. Helen inherited the property, where she grew up, from her parents, who purchased it in the 1930s after the
- [Wild Thyme Farm](https://www.nnrg.org/wild-thyme-farm/) - Wild Thyme Farm, Oakville, WA By Jennifer Whitelaw John Henrickson’s land speaks to him, and he thinks more people should listen. “We need more people to develop that relationship – to fall in love with the land,” he said. The particular object of John’s affection is Wild Thyme Farm, a 150-acre forest in the Oakville
- [Wetset Enterprises](https://www.nnrg.org/wetset-enterprises/) - Wetset Enterprises, Mossyrock, WA By Kirk Hanson Thomas Wolfe once famously stated that “you can’t go home again”. NCF member Micheal Hurley begs to differ as he gradually exchanges a 30-year career that took him all over the world for the woods of his childhood. Nestled into the headwaters of Salmon Creek in the foothills
- [Evergreen Land Trust](https://www.nnrg.org/evergreen-land-trust/) - Evergreen Land Trust, Deming, WA Evergreen Ecoforestry is a program of the Evergreen Land Trust. ELT uses selective and low impact logging to limit ecosystem impacts while producing lumber and finished wood products. We steward over 200 acres of second growth forest upslope from the South Fork Nooksack River in Deming , WA . Our
- [Northwest Trek](https://www.nnrg.org/northwest-trek/) - Northwest Trek, Eatonville, WA By Jennifer Whitelaw Northwest Trek is a 723-acre wildlife park near Eatonville. 435 of those acres feature a fenced in free-roaming area where native Northwest animals can be viewed from a moving tram. Take the tour and you will hear about the animals from one of the naturalists on staff. You
- [Director's Message November 2012](https://www.nnrg.org/directors-message-november-2012/) - I had the opportunity to work up in the San Juans again for a few days last week. I met with about a half dozen forest owners, then hosted an afternoon seminar that focused on the barriers to economically viable forest management in the islands. Though the islands are certainly a unique community, they share
- [NNRG's New Blog!](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrgs-new-blog/) - Hello and welcome to Northwest Natural Resource Group’s blog! Please check out the “home” tab above or NNRG’s website at nnrg.org for more information about NNRG, and stay tuned for this exciting new way to connect with NNRG! Feel free to contact us at maddy@nnrg.org if you have comments, questions or suggestions. Cheers!
- [EQIP and A Family Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/eqip-and-a-family-forest/) - Sasquatch Farm, Montesano, WA By Neva Knott, edited by NNRG Often when we think of a family forest, we envision grandparents or parents passing the land from generation to generation. Some family forests grow differently, such as Sasquatch Farm, founded by brother and sister, Garry and Nancy Dale. In 2001, the siblings purchased the 60-acre
- [USDA features Kirk's Riparian Designs](https://www.nnrg.org/usda-features-kirks-riparian-designs/) - Story from USDA Agroforestry Report 2011-2012 The full report can be found at here. Inspired? Learn about what EQIP can do for you:
- [Harvest Underway at Roslyn Urban Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/harvest-underway-at-roslyn-urban-forest/) - This month, Northwest Natural Resource Group started the restoration harvest on the City of Roslyn's Urban Forest. Roslyn's forest has not been managed for decades and is extremely overtstocked for its age - mostly with Douglas fir that has grown in among the Ponderosa pine in the absence of naturally occurring forest fires. NNRG is
- [Richard Pine, O’Neill Pine Company](https://www.nnrg.org/richard-pine-oneill-pine-company/)
- [Dave Ellis, Northwest Trek](https://www.nnrg.org/quote-dave-ellis-northwest-trek/)
- [Director's Message December 2012](https://www.nnrg.org/directors-message-december-2012/) - Happy Holidays to you and your families in any manner that you choose to celebrate this beautiful time of year. 2012 has been an incredible year for Northwest Certified Forestry as we have undergirded our program with new staff and new leadership and in so doing have expanded our ability to serve dozens of current
- [Happy Save the Frogs Day!](https://www.nnrg.org/happy-save-the-frogs-day/) - Press Release Courtesy of Northwest Trek Contacts: Kris Sherman: 253-404-3800; 253-226-6718 or kris.sherman@pdza.org Whitney DalBalcon: 253-404-3637 or whitney.dalbalcon@pdza.org NORTHWEST TREK WINS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AWARD Association of Zoos & Aquariums cites wildlife park’s pioneering work to save the Oregon spotted frog and reintroduce it to the wild EATONVILLE, Wash. – Northwest
- [Happy Save the [Toads] Day!](https://www.nnrg.org/happy-save-the-toads-day/) - Press Release Courtesy of Northwest Trek Contacts: Kris Sherman: 253-404-3800; 253-226-6718 or kris.sherman@pdza.orgWhitney DalBalcon: 253-404-3637 or whitney.dalbalcon@pdza.orgTENS OF THOUSANDS OF WESTERN TOADS EMERGE FROM WETLAND POND AT NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK AS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO AID THIS ‘SPECIES OF CONCERN’EATONVILLE, Wash. – Tens of thousands of fragile Western toads – each smaller than a pinkie fingernail –

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- [Home](https://www.nnrg.org/) - Ecological Forestry, From Theory to Practice OUR SERVICES OUR BOOK Knowledge Learn About Your Forest We gather and share the knowledge you need to look after your forests. Stewardship Care for Your Land We help you manage and restore your forest through planning, planting, and more. Harvest Manage a Timber Harvest We plan and oversee
- [Events](https://www.nnrg.org/events/) - Events NNRG Events Our next Fireside Chat will take place on April 15 at 7:30 pm and focus on Riparian Area Guidelines and Updates! Audience participation will be a key part of this chat, so bring your questions, comments, and ideas to the conversation. Do you have questions about the riparian buffer guideline updates and how
- [Puget Sound Seed Partnership](https://www.nnrg.org/pssp/) - Puget Sound Seed Partnership We Have the Seed of an Idea... In a changing climate, practitioners can improve restoration projects’ odds of success by making use of genetic material that will tolerate a wider range of future conditions. But in the Puget Sound region, accessing genetically diverse seedlings for restoration projects and ensuring that seeds
- [Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit](https://www.nnrg.org/nifs/) - NORTHWEST INNOVATIVE FORESTRY SUMMIT SAVE THE DATE: NIFS 2026 We’re excited to share the dates for the 2026 Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit (NIFS)—please mark your calendar for June 10–12, 2026, at Willapa Bay in southwest Washington. Hosted at the Ellsworth Creek Preserve (a property of The Nature Conservancy), this year’s summit—Restoring Watersheds, Reimagining Forests—will bring
- [Resource Library](https://www.nnrg.org/resource-library/) - RESOURCE LIBRARY Forest & Forest Stewardship Topics Click on a link below to see resources from NNRG and other organizations on that topic. BatsBiocharBirdsCarbon SequestrationClimate ChangeCost-shareDIY StewardshipEcosystem ServicesFSC Certified Forest OwnersFSC CertificationFSC WoodFunding HarvestingInvasivesInventoryManagement PlanningMonitoringNew LandownersNon-timber forest products (NTFPs)Public LandsReforestationRegulationsRoads San Juan IslandsSalmonSeasonal Forestry ActivitiesSelling TreesService ProvidersSnags & Down WoodStand ReleaseTaxesThinningWildfireWildlife Habitat Bats Forest Bats
- [Staff & Board](https://www.nnrg.org/mission-approach/staff/) - Staff & Board NNRG STAFF Seth Zuckerman Executive Director seth@nnrg.org Seth has spent the last 25 years as a practitioner in West Coast forests and watersheds, and as a writer, telling the stories of people’s relationships with the rest of the natural world. His roots are in northern California, where he directed the Wild and
- [End of 2023 Giving Campaign](https://www.nnrg.org/supportnnrg/) - SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY End of 2023 Giving Campaign SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY JOIN NNRG'S END-OF-2023 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN - MAKE A GIFT! NNRG is championing the practice of ecological forestry all over the Pacific Northwest. When you give to a small -- but mighty! -- organization like NNRG, your gift goes
- [Forestry 101](https://www.nnrg.org/forestry-101/) - Forestry 101 NNRG’s Online Forestry Curriculum Welcome to Forestry 101, an online, self-paced introductory course developed by NNRG to introduce students to the ecology and management of forests in the western Washington. This free online curriculum is adapted from NNRG’s in-class Forestry Course – created in partnership with teachers at Foster High School – to
- [FSC® Certified Landowners](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/for-fsc-wood-buyers/certified-landowners/) - FSC®-CERTIFIED LANDOWNERS THESE FORESTS ARE CERTIFIED AS BEING MANAGED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN THE WORLD NNRG's group certificate for forests meeting the Forest Stewardship Council® standards covers approximately 200,000 acres across Oregon and Washington. Another 350,000 acres are FSC-certified through the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (South Puget Sound planning unit), EFM, the Coquille Tribe, the Collins Lakeview Forest, and Trout Mountain
- [Employment](https://www.nnrg.org/mission-approach/employment/) - EMPLOYMENT WORK WITH US Thank you for your interest in working with NNRG to strengthen the ecological and economic vitality of Northwest forests and communities! Program Coordinator NNRG's Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating educational events for forest owners, wood buyers, and the general public in Washington and Oregon; researching, writing, and managing the public
- [For FSC Certified Members](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/for-fsc-certified-members/) - FOR FSC® CERTIFIED MEMBERS Resources & Information for FSC-Certified Members The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certifies forests that adhere to rigorous criteria of stewardship and sustainability. We are committed to making participation in our FSC® group certificate as straightforward as possible. The resources on this page highlight important criteria for certified owners to know and adhere to
- [Contact Us](https://www.nnrg.org/contact-us/) - CONTACT US Seattle Main Office Seth Zuckerman, Executive Director, seth@nnrg.org Rowan Braybrook, Director of Programs, rowan@nnrg.org Karen Gray, Finance Director, finance@nnrg.org 2701 1st Ave, Suite 240Seattle, WA 98121ph: 206-971-3709 Olympia Office Kirk Hanson, Director of Forestry, kirk@nnrg.org ph: 360-316-9317 Connect With Us Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin | Google+
- [NNRG Newsletter](https://www.nnrg.org/nnrg-newsletter/) - NNRG Newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE NNRG NEWSLETTER Want to stay up-to-date on news and resources from Northwest Natural Resource Group? Subscribe below to receive the NNRG newsletter to your email inbox each month. BROWSE PAST NEWSLETTERS 2026 January - A Resource-Rich New Year 2025 January - Refreshed and RenewedFebruary - Where the Wild Things AreMarch
- [Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest Forests](https://www.nnrg.org/climateadaptation/) - climate adaptation strategies CLIMATE CHANGE POSES SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES FOR FOREST OWNERS IN THE NORTHWEST Recent analyses indicate that western Oregon and Washington will likely experience warmer temperatures, higher winter precipitation, reduced snowpack, and less precipitation in summer months. This means changes to the core conditions in which current forests thrive, heightened stress on fish and
- [Forest Adaptation Network](https://www.nnrg.org/climateadaptation/forest-adaptation-network/) - Forest Adaptation Network Climate change poses significant challenges for forests in the Northwest. Forests in the Pacific Northwest are feeling the stresses of climate change. Climate models project increasing variation in temperature, precipitation, and snowpack. These changes may outpace forest species' ability to adapt, causing increased vulnerability to insects, disease, and wildfire. We know we
- [Become a Member](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/become-a-member/) - BECOME A MEMBER JOIN NNRG'S FORESTRY PROGRAM NNRG'S forestry program helps forest owners increase the ecological value and economic potential of their land. Join a vibrant community dedicated to stewarding woodlands in ways that meet diverse goals: improving and protecting wildlife habitat, enhancing populations of rare native plants, increasing carbon storage, sustaining clean water, growing
- [Cost Share Funding](https://www.nnrg.org/cost-share/) - Funding for climate-friendly forestry Note: this program is currently paused while the USDA re-evaluates funding for grants awarded under the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities. announcing a new funding opportunity for landowners in Washington With funding from the USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities program, NNRG can now offer cost-share assistance directly to landowners in western Washington to
- [Donate](https://www.nnrg.org/donate/) - make a gift NNRG champions the practice of ecological forestry all over the Pacific Northwest Donate to NNRG You can also make a gift via check, sent to: Northwest Natural Resource Group2701 1st Ave, Suite 240Seattle, WA 98121 Please contact outreach@nnrg.org to inquire about gifts of securities. NNRG is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is
- [Estate Planning](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/estate-planning/) - estate planning PLAN THE FUTURE OF YOUR FOREST Whether your forestland has been in your family for five years or five generations, your choices can establish a lasting legacy. How you pass it on to the next stewards will affect the health and value of your forest far beyond your lifetime. We can work with you
- [Demonstration Forest](https://www.nnrg.org/demonstration/) - Watch our video, A Little Thinning Goes a Long Way, to learn about the ecological forestry techniques being practiced at Nisqually Community Forest. The Nisqually demonstration forest is a living laboratory where we can monitor the forest’s development when managed using an ecological forestry approach, as well as the financial and environmental benefits that this approach
- [Resources on Preparing Your Home and Forest for Wildfire](https://www.nnrg.org/resources-on-preparing-your-home-and-forest-for-wildfire/) - Resources on Preparing Your Home and Forest for Wildfire Fire is as natural to Pacific Northwest forests as-is the rain, wind, and sun. East of the mountains, fire has long maintained dry-side forests, keeping them open with a rich understory of shrubs, flowers, and grasses. West of the Cascades, Native Americans used fire to keep
- [Strategies for Improving Fire Resilience](https://www.nnrg.org/fireresilience/) - WILDFIRE AND CLIMATE RISK EDUCATION IMPROVING FIRE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN NORTHWEST WASHINGTON As we face warmer and drier summers in the future, overstocked forests west of the Cascades are increasingly susceptible to wildfire, drought, insect infestation, and disease. But forest owners can take proactive steps to reduce these risks using techniques such as forest thinning and
- [Beginning Ecological Forestry](https://www.nnrg.org/resources-for-beginning-forest-owners/) - Owning a forest is an incredible opportunity, but it can be overwhelming. Here are some things to look out for as you begin your stewardship journey!
- [Resources for Beginning Forest Landowners](https://www.nnrg.org/beginning-forest-landowners/) - Resources for Beginning Forest Landowners SO YOU'RE STEWARDING A FOREST...NOW WHAT? In 2016 and 2017, NNRG offered a program for new forest landowners in southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. We produced two handouts specifically for people who recently purchased forestland: Do-It-Yourself Ways to Steward a Healthy, Beautiful Forest – this guide focuses on simple things Northwest
- [Resources on Thinning & Selling Trees](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/thinning-selling-trees/) - Thinning & Selling Trees Resources on thinning and selling trees Forest ecosystems have a natural carrying capacity and can sustain only a finite number of trees and vegetation. As seedlings grow bigger, they begin to compete with one another for the resources they need to survive, resulting in some seedlings and young trees dying-off. In
- [Logger Training](https://www.nnrg.org/logger-training/) - Program outline Intro to Ecological Forestry Ecological vs. sustainable forestry Forest succession and development Tree and understory plant species ID Tree selection for forest health Ecological logging techniques Climate change impacts on forestry Forest Practices overview Heavy Equipment Intro Types of logging equipment Mechanized logging procedures Logging safety Chainsaw felling Simulator harvester/forwarder training Observation of
- [Book](https://www.nnrg.org/book/) - Listen to Seth and Kirk on the Treehugger Podcast Listen to Seth on the Jefferson Exchange Watch Seth on Fox 13 Seattle Watch Seth on King5 Seattle Watch Kirk on KOIN 6 News Listen to Seth on North Coast Conversations “An essential guide for anyone who loves forests, wants to be a hands-on champion for
- [Mission & Approach](https://www.nnrg.org/mission-approach/) - MISSION AND APPROACH MISSION NNRG is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We strengthen the ecological and economic vitality of Northwest forests and communities by connecting people with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to steward their land. APPROACH NNRG is a think-learn-and-do tank of ecological forestry. We advance the state of knowledge about ecological forestry, spread
- [Snow for Trees and Watersheds](https://www.nnrg.org/snowfortrees/)
- [Two Cats Timber](https://www.nnrg.org/standrelease/twocatstimber/) - TWO CATS TIMBER The Two Cats Timber is a privately owned 200-acre woodland located near Elma, WA. Nearly the entire forest was clearcut in 1998 by the previous owner and replanted with Douglas-fir. Since then, multiple native species of hardwoods and conifers have colonized the property, resulting in a highly diverse, and very dense third-growth
- [Hanson Family Forest - Stand Release](https://www.nnrg.org/standrelease/hanson/) - HANSON FAMILY FOREST Increasing forest health through young-stand thinning & seedling release The Hanson Family Forest near Bucoda, WA is a 102-acre property that hosts a wide array of stand types ranging from newly established conifer plantations to young, naturally regenerated hardwood stands to 26-year-old Douglas-fir plantations. Two management challenges facing the forest owners include
- [Capitol Land Trust](https://www.nnrg.org/standrelease/capitollandtrust/) - CAPITOL LAND TRUST Increasing forest health through young-stand thinning & seedling release The Capitol Land Trust (CLT) owns a 52-acre forested property along the eastern shoreline of Hendersen Inlet north of Olympia, WA. The property was purchased by CLT from the Stillman Tree Farm in 2016 in order to conserve ecologically significant shorelines and upland
- [Site Visits](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/site-visits/) - You can also contact NNRG's Director of Forestry Kirk Hanson or Director of Forest Operations Jaal Mann at (206) 971-3709. Or, simply fill out the form below.
- [Post-Harvest Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/harvest-resources/) - POST-HARVEST RESOURCES WAYS TO ENHANCE FOREST HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY AFTER TIMBER HARVEST What you do before and after a timber harvest depends on the condition of your land and your goals. After harvest, some forests may need minimal care because they have vigorous natural seedling establishment, minimal exposure to invasive species, and sufficient large woody debris for wildlife habitat and nutrient
- [Keeping Up with the Hansons](https://www.nnrg.org/hansonfamilyforest/) - Keeping Up With the Hansons Stories from the Stewards of Hanson Family Forest Hanson History Blog Posts and Instagram Photos & Videos Mgmt Plans Projects Contact
- [Thinning & Harvest](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/thinning-harvest/) - TIMBER HARVEST SERVICES Our timber harvest services include, but are not limited to: Evaluate forest health and timber quality Propose management recommendations Prepare Forest Practices Applications and other permits Prepare logging contracts Recommend logging contractors and negotiate logging costs Select and mark trees for timber harvest Oversee timber harvests and monitor them for compliance with
- [Valentine's Day Puns](https://www.nnrg.org/valentines-day-puns/) - DO THESE FOREST PUNS LEAVE MUSHROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT? Whether they elicit laughs or groans, we hope yew make use of these forest-themed puns. Click on one of the links to download a PDF of the postcard, a card version, or simply an image that you can attach to an email and send to someone. Get
- [Renew Your Membership](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/renew-your-membership/) - renew your membership THANK YOU FOR BEING A MEMBER OF NNRG'S FORESTRY PROGRAM Thank you for supporting responsible forest stewardship and ecological forestry practices. You can pay your your associate, conservation, or Forest Stewardship Council certified membership renewal fee online or by check. Pay Renewal Online You can renew your forest's FSC certification and/or forestry
- [2025-2029 Strategic Plan](https://www.nnrg.org/strategic-plan/) - 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Our Roadmap for the Next Five Years This strategic plan lays out four targets to guide NNRG over the coming years and outlines the pathways we will follow to achieve them. Click here to read a note by our Board Chair and Executive Director about how the plan was conceived and developed.
- [Woodsearch: Search for FSC®-Certified Building Materials](https://www.nnrg.org/woodsearch/) - Forest Stewardship Council products don’t have to be hard to find. Use FSC's searchable database to find vendors near you, who can supply you with the products you’re looking for, when you need them. Visit the FSC Supplier Searchable Database
- [Seasonal Forestry Reminders](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/seasonal-forestry-reminders/) - Seasonal Forestry Reminders Each season presents the best time to conduct different stewardship activities. Timing your forest management for the ideal season will help you achieve success and avoid setbacks. This page provides tips for each season to help you make the most of winter, spring, summer, and fall out in the woods. Monitor forest changes
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.nnrg.org/22-24-strategic-plan/) - 2022-2024 Strategic Plan OUR NAVIGATIONAL CHART FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS The plan that follows lays out five targets for the coming years and the pathways we will follow to achieve them. Click here to read a note by our Board Chair and Executive Director about the formation of the plan. View a PDF of
- [Biochar & Biofuels](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/biochar-biofuels/) - Many forests in the Pacific Northwest are overstocked with trees, to the detriment of their ecological health. Thinning them is critical to improving tree growth, enhancing wildlife habitat, and reducing wildlife risk. But the challenge is often how to pay for that thinning, particularly when the trees are too small to mill as sawlogs, and
- [Economics of Thinning Study](https://www.nnrg.org/thinning-study/) - Contact the researchers If you have any questions about this study, you can contact the researchers: Klaus Puettmann at klaus.puettmann@oregonstate.edu Rowan Braybrook at rowan@nnrg.org Klaus Puettmann is a Professor in Silviculture Alternatives with the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University. Rowan Braybrook is the Director of Programs at Northwest Natural Resource Group. This project is funded
- [Funding for Forest Stewardship: EQIP](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/eqip/) - WORK WITH A TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDER A Technical Service Provider (TSP) is a private forestry consultant who is certified by NRCS to develop Conservation Activity Plans and oversee EQIP projects. Landowners hire TSPs to develop and implement EQIP-funded conservation practices. EQIP provides a set reimbursement rate to forest owners to help defer the cost of hiring
- [Monitoring and Inventory Tools](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/monitoring-and-inventory-tools/) - MONITORING & INVENTORY TOOLS FOREST MONITORING IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF FOREST STEWARDSHIP Forest resources can be inventoried and monitored using various techniques, ranging from simple assessments to more complex statistical sampling of attributes such as snag density, timber volume, and stream-side canopy. The sections below identify various monitoring protocols you can use on your
- [Ecological Forestry](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/ecological-forestry-definition/) - FSC® CERTIFICATION AND ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification provides a helpful framework for implementing practices of Ecological Forestry. FSC has a set of 10 Principles and 57 Criteria to ensure that forests are sustainably managed and achieve outcomes such as diversity and forest health. For instance, Principle 6 stresses the importance of forest management in
- [Resources for Funding Forest Stewardship](https://www.nnrg.org/resources-for-funding-forest-stewardship/) - Resources for Funding Forest Stewardship ESTABLISHING A HEALTHY FOREST DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN BREAKING THE BANK Many public agencies offer funding to help forest owners pay for stewardship activities and realize their woodland goals. Whether you envision a habitat-rich stand bursting with forage shrubs and large snags; a business plan for timber harvest on your
- [Sitemap](https://www.nnrg.org/sitemap/) - About Mission and Approach Strategic Plan Staff and Board NNRG Etsy Shop Employment Volunteer Contact Us Services Our Services Cost Share Funding Logger Training FSC Certification Become a Member Management Plans Thinning and Harvesting Forest Restoration Estate Planning Forest Service Providers Our Projects Our New Book: A Forest of Your Own Stand Release Thinning Study
- [Management Plans](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/management-plan/) - MANAGEMENT PLANS NNRG CAN WRITE YOUR NEXT MANAGEMENT PLAN A management plan is one of the most important tools you can use to improve the long-term health of your forest. When you develop a plan for your forest, you establish your goals for the property, identify and describe current resources, and develop a timeline and
- [Management Planning Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/template-plans/) - Management Planning Resources AN IMPORTANT FOREST STEWARDSHIP TOOL A management plan is one of the most important tools you can use to improve your forest's long-term health. When you develop a plan for your forest, you establish your goals for the property, identify and describe current resources, and develop a timeline and set of strategies
- [Managing for Wildlife](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/managing-for-wildlife/) - Managing for Wildlife WITH CAREFUL STEWARDSHIP, YOUR FOREST CAN BE A HAVEN FOR WILDLIFE For many forest owners, creating and enhancing the habitat value of their woods is a top priority. Many stewardship actions can make your forest a better home for native Northwest critters, from creating snags and down logs to installing nest boxes
- [FSC® CERTIFICATION](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/get-certified/) - fsc® certification Certify your forest to the highest standards in the world. Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification is a market-based, voluntary system for ensuring that wood products come from well-managed forests. Similar to organic certification for farmers and food processors, FSC provides consumers a way to support sustainable practices with their purchasing decisions. In recent
- [Subscribe](https://www.nnrg.org/news-events/subscribe/) - SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE TO THE NNRG NEWSLETTER Want to stay up-to-date on news and resources from Northwest Natural Resource Group? Subscribe below to receive the NNRG newsletter to your email inbox each month. Browse Past Newsletters
- [Support](https://www.nnrg.org/support/) - “We see a time when the forest owners of the Pacific Northwest are joined together in a strong community advocating for ecologically-based forestry that creates prosperity in the long term.” -- NNRG 2015-2017 Strategic PlanOur work is only possible with your support. Here are some ways you can help:Donate - Contribute to help us expand
- [Other Great Resources for Forest Owners](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/great-resources-forest-owners/) - You can use many other fantastic resources and libraries that are available to empower your stewardship. On this page, links to consultant directories, landowner networks, and resource libraries abound. Remember, the best way to learn more about your forest and its needs is to consult a professional forester. Consultants and Service Providers NNRG Preferred
- [Non-Timber Forest Product Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/non-timber-forest-product-resources/) - NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS YOUR FOREST IS BURSTING WITH VALUE BEYOND THE TREES!YOUR FOREST IS BURSTING WITH VALUE BEYOND THE TREES!Our Northwest forests are home to an abundance of fruits, floral greens, mushrooms, nuts, seeds, and other natural materials. Many people gather these gifts of the forest for personal use and enjoyment.Non-timber forest
- [Invasive Species Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/invasive-species-resources/) - Invasive species, noxious weeds, and forest pests can be a significant nuisance and pose a huge threat to the health and productivity of forest ecosystems. Weeding out invasive plants like English ivy and combatting forest pests like the Emerald Ash borer are vital to protecting your investment and safeguarding your forest’s future. These resources can
- [DIY Stewardship Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/diy-resources/) - These resources detail hands-on stewardship activities that landowners can perform themselves, including monitoring, enhancing habitat, controlling invasive plants and pests, protecting soil, and thinning young stands. This list of resources supplements the handout “Do-It-Yourself Ways to Steward a Healthy, Beautiful Forest.” Monitoring Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast - by Jim Pojar and Andy
- [Ecological Forestry Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/ecological-forestry-resources/) - ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY RESOURCES ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY RESOURCES Careful forest stewardship by individual landowners can provide a sustainable supply of timber and other ecosystem services while also restoring ecosystem functions and connectivity across the Pacific Northwest forested landscape.Ecological forestry strategies enable landowners to manage their forests for multiple benefits, from boosting the structural complexity that provides good
- [Become a Technical Service Provider](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/become-a-tsp/) - BECOME A TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDER https://www.nnrg.org/?page_id=17619&preview=true A Technical Service Provider (TSP) is a private forestry consultant who is verified by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). TSPs have technical expertise in conservation planning and design for a variety of activities and are hired by forest owners to provide these services on behalf of NRCS. TSPs can also
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- [Ecological Forestry for Public Lands](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/ecological-forestry-for-public-lands/) - Managing public forestland has never been harder: declining funding for improvements and maintenance, public skepticism of forest management, and lack of technical expertise pose major barriers to scaling up active management efforts. Furthermore, there are new demands to make forest lands pay for themselves and public land managers are asked to define and defend their
- [Forest Restoration](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/forest-restoration/) - JOIN THE NNRG MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Our membership program can give you the support, resources, and expertise you need to make your vision a reality in your forest!
- [Principles of FSC Certification](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/get-certified/fsc/) - Principles of FSC Certification The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) established a forest management certification program to ensure that products come from well-managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. FSC is an international membership organization with members coming from diverse backgrounds including environmental NGOs, the timber industry and trade, community forest groups and forest certification organizations. FSC developed a set
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- [Making Forests Healthier and Fire-Safe in the San Juans](https://www.nnrg.org/sanjuans/) - San Juan Forest Service Providers Directory - updated 2021 Our San Juan County Forestry Products and Businesses Directory will help you find and collaborate with logging contractors, equipment operators, arborists, tree workers, woodworkers, builders, architects, and consultants. The directory is updated periodically (last update October 2021). San Juans Directory Biomass & Biochar Resources Biochar Market
- [Contact Kirk](https://www.nnrg.org/hansonfamilyforest/contact-kirk/) - Contact Kirk KIRK HANSON Steward, Hanson Family ForestDirector of Forestry, Northwest Natural Resource Group kirk@nnrg.org360-316-9317
- [About the Hansons](https://www.nnrg.org/hansonfamilyforest/about-the-hansons/) - About the Hansons My family began its forestry tradition in Minnesota before I was born when my parents acquired a tract of forestland in the early 1960’s in the St. Croix River Valley. The forest across this parcel was largely comprised of second growth hardwoods - sugar maple, red and white oak, birch. White pine
- [Forest restoration services](https://www.nnrg.org/forestrestoration/) - PAST RESTORATION PROJECTS Streambank reforestation in Centralia Thinning overstocked stands in Ashford Reforestation and climate adaptation in Carnation ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Do-It-Yourself Ways to Steward a Healthy, Beautiful Forest – this guide focuses on simple things Northwest forest owners can do themselves to attract wildlife to the land, provide recreation, and contribute to its well-being. Practices to
- [Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/) - Resources OWNING A FOREST COMES WITH LOTS OF QUESTIONS We’ve pulled together some of our favorite resources for you, and split them up into different sections for different needs and interests. These resources have been gathered over decades of working with forest landowners and hearing the shared questions they have about stewarding their woodlands. You
- [Our Services](https://www.nnrg.org/our-services/) - Our Services HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? At Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG), our goal is to help you optimize the economic and ecological potential of your forest. We specialize in ecological forestry consulting and provide a broad suite of services that range from forest management planning to timber harvest administration to wildlife habitat enhancement. Our
- [Adaptation Tips for Forest Managers](https://www.nnrg.org/climateadaptation/adaptation-tips/) - Adaptation Tips for Forest Managers Climate change is a moving target. Climate impacts in the Pacific Northwest could follow any of several scenarios, depending on emissions over the coming years. Forest managers need to be aware of a range of potential symptoms and calibrate their responses accordingly. If you want to take a deeper dive
- [chainsaw trainings](https://www.nnrg.org/chainsaw/) - Chainsaw Safety and Tree Felling Workshops LEARN SAFE CHAINSAW OPERATION AND TREE FELLING In partnership with certified SAWW instructor Pavel McGlave, NNRG offers a unique, hands-on training program for small woodland owners who are interested in learning how to safely cut down trees in the woods. The Safety and Woods Worker (SAWW) program is based
- [Camp Waskowitz Nature Walk - OLD 2](https://www.nnrg.org/waskowitznaturewalkold/) - WASKOWITZNATURE WALK WASKOWITZ NATURE WALK EXPLORE THE FORESTS OF WASKOWITZ JUMP TO A STOP ON THE NATURE WALK Stop 1 | Stop 2 | Stop 3 Stop 4 | Stop 5 | Stop 6 Stop 7 | Stop 8 | Stop 9Stop 10 The stops above are points along the Camp Waskowitz Nature Walk, a family-friendly loop through beautiful evergreen forest. The walk is fairly flat, and
- [For FSC Wood Buyers](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/for-fsc-wood-buyers/) - FOR FSC® WOOD BUYERS BUY FSC®-CERTIFIED WOOD A direct way to support both healthy productive forests and vibrant rural communities is to use your purchasing power to choose forest produces certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®. When you choose FSC®-certified products you are supporting partnerships that extend from the forest floor and woods workers to
- [Volunteer](https://www.nnrg.org/support/volunteer/) - volunteer Interested in working side-by-side with leading professionals at NNRG? We love working with volunteers and tailoring experiences for unique backgrounds and skills. Please contact us at outreach@nnrg.org! Please include a resume of your past experience. We accept volunteer proposals for the following: Storytelling Support TASK: Blog Content - Help us tell compelling stories about
- [Stand Release](https://www.nnrg.org/standrelease/) - This video describes some of the techniques you can use to take on your next stand or seedling release project. NNRG is collaborating with Washington forest owners to test the effectiveness of different seedling release and pre-commercial thinning options. All projects were completed by the end of 2021, and treatment data is now being analyzed.
- [Waskowitz Nature Walk](https://www.nnrg.org/naturewalk/) - WASKOWITZ NATURE WALK JUMP TO A STOP ON THE NATURE WALK Stop 1 | Stop 2 | Stop 3 Stop 4 | Stop 5 | Stop 6 Stop 7 | Stop 8 | Stop 9Stop 10 Thanks for exploring the Camp Waskowitz Nature Walk, a family-friendly loop through beautiful evergreen forest. The walk is fairly flat, and slightly less than 1 mile long. To start the Nature
- [Stossel Creek Adapted Reforestation Project](https://www.nnrg.org/stossel-creek-adapted-reforestation-project/) - stossel creek adaptive restoration PLANTING THE RIGHT TREE, AT THE RIGHT SITE, FOR THE RIGHT REASONS Foresight is a key component of forest stewardship. If tended carefully, the seedlings we plant today will develop into the forests of the future—and they may be living in a climate very different to the one we're experiencing now.
- [O'Neill Pine - Stand Release](https://www.nnrg.org/standrelease/oneillpine/) - o'neill pine | stand release O'Neill Pine Company is one of four landowners participating in NNRG's project, Increasing Forest Health Through Thinning and Seedling Release. O'Neill Pine Company (OPC) hosted two research projects on their land. Learn more about and follow along with the results of these projects below. OPC owns approximately 2,230 acres of
- [Forest Service Providers](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/preferred-providers/) - forest service providers SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO UNDERSTAND YOUR GOALS Finding service providers who understand your goals and reasons for practicing responsible forestry is important to your stewardship. NNRG's staff of foresters based in Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle can write forest management plans, lay out and oversee timber harvests, and arrange and supervise forest restoration projects
- [Hanson Management Plans](https://www.nnrg.org/hansonfamilyforest/management-plans/) - Hanson Management Plans Interested in seeing how a forester manages their own land? Check out the management plans that Director of Forestry Kirk Hanson uses below. O'Connor TractFOREST STEWARDSHIP PLANOpen plan Black Diamond ForestCONSERVATION ACTIVITY PLANOpen plan Oakville TractCONSERVATION ACTIVITY PLANOpen plan
- [NNRG Shop](https://www.nnrg.org/shop/) - Welcome to the NNRG shop! A portion of each sale will benefit NNRG's educational outreach programs for landowners in the Pacific Northwest. If you have any questions about your order, please contact outreach@nnrg.org.
- [Wild Thyme Farm](https://www.nnrg.org/standrelease/wildthymefarm-2/) - Increasing forest health through young-stand thinning & seedling release WILD THYME FARM The Wild Thyme Farm near Oakville, WA is a 100-acre privately owned farm and forest that hosts a wide array of stand types including newly established mixed conifer plantations and mature naturally regenerated hardwood and conifer stands. In recent years the forest owner has
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- [Conference Presentations](https://www.nnrg.org/conference/presentations/) - In June 2018, Northwest Natural Resource Group and The Evergreen State College convened scientists, foresters, land managers, mill owners, architects, builders, educators, and forest stewards to develop a better understanding of considerations for Pacific Northwest forest management in a changing climate, how carbon storage is measured and accounted for, and the role of solid wood
- [RECIPES FOR FOOD FROM THE FOREST](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/food-from-the-forest/) - Forests provide a range of valuable services—from clean air to beautiful wood products—but none are so fun to make use of as forest foods! We've put together a list of recipes draw from the bounty found in Pacific Northwest forests - both wild and urban lands. Some were offered up or inspired by NNRG members, others
- [Monitoring Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/monitoring-and-inventory-tools/monitoring-resources/) - Below you'll find all the forms and information referenced in the Monitoring pages. By incorporating forest inventory measurements, biodiversity assessments, and evaluating forest conditions post-harvest, you are comprehensively documenting forest conditions. Monitoring is a critical component of good forest stewardship and is a means to evaluate the ecosystem services that a forest produces. Guides to
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- [Forestry for resilience, carbon storage, & wood products in a changing world](https://www.nnrg.org/conference/) - June 19 & 20, 2018 | Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA Join us for a conference exploring how forests can be managed for greater resilience and carbon storage - from seedlings to wood products. The changes anticipated for the Pacific Northwest’s climate will challenge our forests to provide the timber, habitat, water, carbon sequestration, and other
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- [FSC Product List](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/for-fsc-wood-buyers/fsc-product-list/) - Click here for a summary of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Certified Wood Products from NCF members. The following is a list of certified products as listed on the FSC database available from NCF members. All products are available FSC 100%. Available species names listed below. W1 Rough wood W1.1 Roundwood (logs) W1 Rough wood W1.2 Fuel wood W5
- [When To Monitor](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/monitoring-and-inventory-tools/when-to-monitor/) - There are plenty of forest attributes that could be monitored. But when is the time to do so? Small landowners have limited time and resources to devote to tracking change on their forests. NNRG recommends a standard monitoring frequency that adjusts according to major disturbance on your property, which become prime opportunities to systematically track
- [Regulations, Current Use, & Tax Resources](https://www.nnrg.org/resources/regulations-current-use-tax-resources/) - There are many regulations and tax rules that forest landowners need to be familiar with. The resources on this page can acquaint you with federal and state regulations and taxes that may affect you and your woodland. National Timber Tax Website Federal Income Tax on Timber – FAQs Washington Department of Revenue Forest Tax

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