RESOURCE LIBRARY

Forest & Forest Stewardship Topics

Click on a link below to see resources from NNRG and other organizations on that topic.

Bats

Forest Bats of the Pacific Northwest – NNRG
Resources for building Wildlife Nesting & Roosting Boxes – NNRG
Bats Northwest
Living with Wildlife: Bats – WDFW

Biochar

Visit NNRG’s Biochar & Biofuels page for more resources
Forest Health and Biochar Study Results – NNRG
Biochar Market Analysis for San Juan County and the Pacific Northwest – NNRG
Woody Biomass Production Methods – Kai Hoffman-Krull
Biomass Energy and Biofuels from Oregon’s Forests – Oregon Forest Resources Institute

Birds

Forest Restoration with Birds in Mind – NNRG
Resources for Building Wildlife Nesting & Roosting Boxes – NNRG
Managing Forest Habitats for Migrant Song Birds – WSU Extension
Audubon Native Plants Database – Audubon
Diversifying Forest Structure to Promote Wildlife Biodiversity in Western Washington Forests – WSU Extension
Forest Parkland Restoration Planning Related to Breeding Birds in Seattle – Washington Audubon
Habitat Conservation for Landbirds in Coniferous Forests of Western Oregon and Washington – Oregon-Washington Partners in Flight

Carbon Sequestration

Monitoring for Forest Carbon Under Third Party-Verified Carbon Offset Programs – NNRG
Carbon Assessment for Forest Owners – NNRG
Carbon Calculator – NNRG
Introduction to Forest Carbon, Offsets and Markets – OSU Extension Service

Climate Change

Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest Forests – NNRG
Climate Change Resource Center (CCRC) – US Forest Service
Northwest Climate Toolbox – University of California Merced & University of Washington
Seedlot Selection Tool – OSU & US Forest Service

Cost-share (see Funding)

Resources for Funding Forest Stewardship – NNRG
Information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – NNRG
Oregon EQIP page – NRCS Oregon
Washington EQIP page – NRCS Washington
Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Program (WHCMP)
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – NRCS
Conservation Stewardship Program – NRCS Oregon

DIY Stewardship

Do-It-Yourself Ways to Steward a Beautiful Forest – NNRG
Conducting a Forest Biodiversity Assessment – NNRG
Basic Forest Inventory Techniques for Family Forest Owners – WSU Extension
Inventory and Mapping: A Beginner’s Guide to Basic Inventory and Digital Mapping – Institute for Culture and Ecology

Ecosystem Services

Monitoring Ecosystem Services – NNRG
Tools to Monitor Ecosystem Services – NNRG
Ecosystem Services Protocols for Use on Forestlands in Western Washington and Oregon – NNRG & Willamette Partnership

FSC® Certified Forest Owners

List of NNRG’s FSC®-certified Members – NNRG
FSC® public certificate search – FSC®

FSC® Certification

Sign up to become a Certified Member – NNRG
FSC® forest management standards – NNRG
FSC US

FSC® Wood

Woodsearch – Search for FSC® Certified Building Materials – NNRG & FSC® US

Funding

Full list of Resources on Funding Forest Stewardship – NNRG
All About the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – NNRG
Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Program (WHCMP) – Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Oregon Department of Forestry Grants & Incentives – Oregon Department of Forestry
Oregon Conservation Stewardship Program – NRCS Oregon
Washington Conservation Stewardship Program – NRCS Washington

Harvesting (see also Thinning)

Resources on Thinning & Selling Trees – NNRG
Woody Biomass Calculator – NNRG
Introduction to Harvest Systems – NNRG
Practices to Steward a Beautiful Forest after Timber Harvest – NNRG
Small-scale Harvesting for Woodland Owners – OSU Extension
Managing a Timber Sale – WSU Extension
A Primer for Timber Harvesting – WSU Extension
Assessing Tree Health – WSU Extension
Spacing Young Conifer Stands – OSU Extension
Young Stand Thinning Strategies – OSU Extension

Invasives

Resources on invasives in Oregon and Washington – NNRG
Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks – Pacific Northwest Extension
Forest Health Topics & Information – Oregon.gov
Invasive Species & Other Forest Health Issues – West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
If You Can’t Beat’Em, Eat’Em: Edible Invasives – Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Board
Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Brooms – OSU Extension
Invasive Weeds in Forestland: English Ivy – OSU Extension
Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Gorse – OSU Extension
Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Himalayan & Evergreen Blackberry – OSU Extension
Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Knapweeds – OSU Extension
Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Knotweeds – OSU Extension
Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Tansy Ragwort – OSU Extension

Inventory (see Monitoring)

Management Planning

Management Plan Resources – NNRG
WSU’s Forest Management Planning Guidebook – WSU
OSU’s Land Measurement and Survey – OSU
Coached Stewardship Planning Program – WSU
My Land Plan – American Forest Foundation
Forest Planner – Ecotrust
Oregon Forest Management Planning
Management Plan Resources – OSU
Washington Integrated Forest Management Plan & Guidelines – WA DNR

Monitoring

Monitoring & Inventory Tools – NNRG
Inventory and Mapping: A Beginner’s Guide to Basic Inventory and Digital Mapping of Non-timber Forest Products on Small Private Forestlands – Institute for Culture and Ecology
PNW 630, Basic Forest Inventory Techniques for Family Forest Owners – OSU Extension
EC 1129, Tools for Measuring Your Forest – OSU Extension
EM 9058, Measuring Your Trees – OSU Extension

New Landowners

Resources for Beginning Forest Landowners – NNRG

Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs)

Public Lands

Ecological Forestry for Public Lands – NNRG
Go Play in One of King County’s Forests – NNRG
Get Outside! Enjoying FSC-Certified Forests – NNRG

Regulations

Washington Forest Practices – WA DNR
Oregon Forest Practices Act – OR Department of Forestry
Oregon’s Forest Protection Laws; An Illustrated Manual – Oregon Forest Resources Institute
National Timber Tax Website – USDA
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2019 Tax Year – USDA
Federal Income Tax on Timber – US Forest Service
Washington Department of Revenue Forest Tax Information – WA Department of Revenue
Oregon Department of Revenue Forest Tax Information – OR Department of Revenue

Roads

Forest Roads – WA DNR
Forest Road Construction and Maintenance – US Forest Service
The Not-So-Open Road: Road Decommissioning at Ellsworth Creek Preserve – NNRG
Thoughtfully Constructed Roads Reduce Effects on Streams – Oregon Forest Resources Institute

Salmon

Salmon Field Guide – Western Governors University
Riparian Areas: Fish & Wildlife Havens – Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Our Forests are Made of Salmon – North Coast Land Conservancy
The Life (And Death) Cycle of the Salmon – NNRG
Making a Good Co-Home – NNRG

San Juan Islands

Seasonal Forestry Activities

Seasonal Forestry Reminders – NNRG

Selling Trees (see Harvesting)

Service Providers

NNRG Service Providers – NNRG
Oregon Forest Industry Directory – OSU Extension
Washington State Consulting Forester and Silvicultural Contractor Directory – WSU Extension Forestry
NRCS Technical Service Providers – USDA
Oregon Small Woodlands Association
Oregon Woodland Cooperative

Snags & Down Wood (see also Wildlife Habitat)

Keeping Dead Wood and Creating Wildlife Habitat Piles: Some Guidance for Forest Owners – NNRG
Snags – The Wildlife Tree – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Identifying Snags with Cavities: Protecting a Critical Wildlife Resource – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Dead and Dying Trees: Essential Life in the Forest – US Forest Service
How to Build a Wildlife Habitat Pile (video) – NNRG

Stand Release

Increasing Forest Health Through Stand Release & Pre-commercial Thinning – NNRG
Competition & Density in Woodland Stands – OSU Extension

Taxes (see also Regulations)

National Timber Tax Website
Federal Income Taxation for Woodland Owners: An Overview (PDF) – OSU Forestry Extension
Federal Income Tax on Timber: A Quick Guide for Woodland Owners – US Forest Service
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2019 Tax Year – US Forest Service

Thinning (see Harvesting)

Wildfire

Resources on Preparing Your Home & Forest for Wildfire – NNRG
Wildfire Resources – Washington DNR
Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes – Pacific Northwest Extension

Wildlife habitat (also see Birds, Bats, & Salmon)

Keeping Dead Wood and Creating Wildlife Habitat Piles: Some Guidance for Forest Owners – NNRG
Snags – The Wildlife Tree – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Dead and Dying Trees: Essential Life in the Forest – US Forest Service
Forest Restoration with Birds in Mind – NNRG
Family Forests and Wildlife: What You Need to Know – Western Forestry and Conservation
Association
Managing Small Woodlands for Raptors: Oregon & Washington – Western Forestry and Conservation
Association
How to Build a Wildlife Habitat Pile (video) – NNRG
Westside Douglas-Fir Forests and Wildlife – Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest – WDFW
Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest – WDFW
Woodland Fish and Wildlife – Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Amphibians in Managed Woodlands: Tools for Family Forestland Owners – Western Forestry and Conservation Association