Forest Health
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Seedlings survive deep freeze!
During the 36-hour deep freeze that started November 23, 2010, DNR’s Webster Forest Nursery looked like an ice crystal landscape from the Polar Express, as crews worked round the clock to coat and recoat fragile forest seedlings to protect them. Temperatures dropped… Continue reading
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Root rot fungus infects conifers in Capitol State Forest campground
DNR scientists who specialize in tree health have discovered a widespread infection of laminated root rot in Douglas fir, grand fir, and hemlock trees in Mima Falls Campground and the trailhead parking area in Capitol State Forest. Trees infected with… Continue reading
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Managing your trees? Topping not the answer so call an expert
Are you looking at a tree on your property, wondering what steps you need to take to make sure it’s manageable? If you are considering topping your tree, please don’t! Arborists and plant scientists agree that tree topping is bad… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: Washington’s forests constantly under pressures; foreign insect species found
Another non-native insect has been detected in Washington State. This one – a relative of wasps, bees and ants — is eating away at alder and willow trees, harming their abilities to process through their leaves. The non-native green alder… Continue reading
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Don’t top your tree’s benefits; it’s not a good investment
Do you see trees as an investment to your property? With proper care, trees offer numerous benefits, the most obvious benefit, trees provide aesthetic features to your yard and neighborhood. You may not think of these other benefits, but trees… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: Forest culprits fuel the fire
In Washington’s nearly 22 million acres of forests, how in the world do you keep track of the culprits that kill trees? The culprits in this case are disease and insects. Dead trees can lower the value of timber products,… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: How DNR and partners’ use science to support clean renewable energy on state lands
You may know that state trust lands are part of wind energy projects across Washington, helping utilities meet clean energy goals. Last week, we talked about geothermal research to find the best places in the state to build facilities with… Continue reading
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Correctional crews provide vital services to Washington’s state forests
Here’s another way DNR gets its work done more efficiently and stretches scarce dollars in the budget. Working jointly with the Department of Corrections and Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, DNR has a trained inmate workforce for forestry-related public projects around the… Continue reading
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Family forest owners get scoop August 28 on how to care for their forests; program to include experts, workshops & field tours
If you own forested land and haven’t made other plans for the weekend, consider this event: the Oregon-Washington Family Forest Owners Field Day, at the Plas Newydd Tree Farm, Ridgefield, Clark County, on August 28. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. DNR,… Continue reading
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Partnerships improve forest health, reduce fire risk
DNR’s recently-completed Statewide Forest Resources Assessment and Strategy targets 202,358 acres in Eastern Washington for reduction of wildfire risks. A look at the ecology and more recent history of the area shows why tree health and fire risks are so closely… Continue reading