State Trust Land
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Contribute your ‘two bits’ about working forests
Today is the first day of our DNR Forum about working forests in Washington. Here’s today’s topic, and a link to the forum to get you started. Monday – Loss of forests Currently there are more than 12 million acres… Continue reading
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Contribute your ideas online—DNR Forum about conversion of forests to other uses
During the week of February 28, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public conversation “Conversion of Working Forestlands to other uses” on its DNR Forum. The forum is an opportunity for you, the public, to… Continue reading
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Protecting state’s forestlands from urban sprawl, and removing derelict vessel hazards from waterways
Photo: DNR. Two measures making their way through the legislative process in Olympia set their sights on protecting forestland from conversion to other uses and protecting the state’s waterways from the dangers of derelict vessels. An editorial earlier this week… Continue reading
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Board approves Woodland Campground transfer from DNR to Clark County
Clark County will become the owner of a popular campground near the town Woodland. At its regular monthly meeting yesterday, the state Board of Natural Resources approved the transfer of the Woodland Campground from state ownership to Clark County. The… Continue reading
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DNR officers arrest two for stealing valued alder wood from state trust land
DNR law enforcement officers arrested two men late last Thursday night (January 13) for illegally cutting down trees on state trust land in Lewis County. The men were caught after DNR officers staked out an area in Lower Chehalis State… Continue reading
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Looking for Communications Interns!
We know, the job market is tough, but not having any experience and looking for a job is tougher. Maybe an internship will give your career a boost. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is looking for individuals who… Continue reading
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Aviation biofuel could be high-value, efficient use of Washington’s forest biomass
You may have read about the several uses of forestry biomass — wood waste — in previous postings here, but did you know that it could be turned into aviation fuel? That’s the idea behind the announcement today by Commissioner of… Continue reading
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Wind power generated more than $1 million for public schools, other public institutions in 2010
In the news: DNR’s announcement on January 6 that wind energy leases on state trust land topped $1 million in 2010. It was the first time since DNR began leasing state trust land for wind power in 2004 that annual revenue… Continue reading
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DNR will lease Stemilt land to Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
DNR plans to lease about 2,543 acres of forestland in the Stemilt Basin to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The Stemilt-Squilchuck Watershed, which is an important water source for farmers and others in Chelan County, would be managed for… Continue reading
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The bucks (savings) start here; DNR cuts millions of dollars from vehicle and fuel spending
It’s not easy cutting back on the annual mileage when your job is to manage 3 million acres of forest and agriculture lands. Some back roads require four-wheel drive even in good weather, and you know what lousy mileage 4X4s get.… Continue reading