State Trust Land
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Vineyards and wineries on state trust land will help diversify revenue sources for Washington public schools
One of the newest and most interesting additions to the Washington agricultural scene got its world premiere, of sorts, in late May with the planting of the first grapes on a parcel of state trust land in Washington’s lower Yakima… Continue reading
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Comments welcomed on Environmental Analysis for Olympic Experimental State Forest Plan
Can thinning a forest build better habitat and forest structure? In the Olympic Experimental State Forest (OESF), DNR scientist Dr Richard Bigley and colleagues are researching that… and many other questions as well. Begun in 1999 with a grant from… Continue reading
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Judge’s decision keeps strategy to set aside land from logging in Blanchard Forest on track
The Bellingham Herald this morning reported on a judge’s decision last week to allow DNR to continue carrying out the Blanchard Forest Strategies. The headline was misleading and we would like to clarify. The ruling actually upheld DNR’s view that the… Continue reading
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Weekend viewing: DNR committed to Puget Sound restoration (but not fish licensing)
By law, DNR is required to administer state forest practices rules in the State of Washington, plus handle aquatic lands permitting (such as for mooring buoys, marinas and nearshore construction), and surface mining reclamation permits. We also issue permits for firewood… Continue reading
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Reiter Foothills Forest Update: Making progress with motorized trail planning
Last Sunday, May 16, more than 50 volunteers turned out to help DNR staff plan and locate trails for the new motorized trail system at Reiter Foothills Forest. After months of hard work decommissioning old, undesignated trails; stabilizing stream banks;… Continue reading
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Heads up! Timber harvests affecting recreation in Capitol State Forest
If you’re heading to Capitol State Forest, DNR wants you to know that several timber harvests are taking place on and near portions of primarily non-motorized trails. Some of the trails and roads in the area are closed temporarily. Timber harvests… Continue reading
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Happy recreating season! Now get outside and have some fun
May marks the beginning of the recreation season for many DNR-managed areas in Western Washington. Check out the following list of seasonal recreation opportunities that are now available. In Capitol State Forest, south of Olympia, all motorized and equestrian trails… Continue reading
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Fourth graders help DNR plant 400 new trees
Planting trees can be fun for folks of all ages! Fourth graders from Dry Creek Elementary recently celebrated Earth Day by planting trees on DNR-managed land. The kids planted around 400 trees on land overlooking the Elwha River near Port… Continue reading
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Reiter Foothills Forest Update: Rainy, cold weather won’t dampen volunteers’ spirits
Twenty-two die-hard souls came out to volunteer at Reiter Foothills Forest on May Day last Saturday—in spite of the rain and cold. Maybe it was the promise of free chainsaw training. Thanks to the Reiter Trail Watch group for organizing… Continue reading
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DNR releases final version of Reiter Foothills Recreation Plan
Thursday was a big day for Reiter Foothills Forest with the announcement of a recreation plan for the rugged area in southeast Snohomish County. The announcement of the plan is a big step toward reopening the area to motorized and non-motorized recreation.… Continue reading