State Trust Land
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The 2010 State Trust Land map is here
We hope that you will take time to peruse a new map of the state of Washington that shows the location of major tracts of state trust lands and other public lands. This map produced by DNR is the only one… Continue reading
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State & federal funds focus on deteriorating forest health conditions
We’re glad to see forest health issues in Washington state get attention in a recent column in the Seattle PI. It is no coincidence that devastating fires, such as the Tripod Complex in 2006, tend to hit areas with large numbers… Continue reading
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Work parties get the job done
Last weekend, DNR staff and volunteers worked on projects that benefit some of Washington State’s most valuable recreational areas. Capitol State Forest Volunteer Projects Volunteers finished putting in a mile of re-routed trail on the Rock Candy Trail in a… Continue reading
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DNR-managed state trust land holds some pretty cool sights
More snow is coming to the Cascades today and mountain passes could be treacherous says WDOT. When things clear off, do we have a destination for you! It’s Darland Mountain, which is approximately 35 miles west of Yakima in the Ahtanum State… Continue reading
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Aerial surveys show where disease and weather have damaged forests in Washington State
Early spring is when many land owners go out to assess the health of their forests before the nettles grow up and the flies become bothersome. Foresters use several methods to evaluate tree health. They look for patterns of damage… Continue reading
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Trust Lands provided $100 million for public school construction
A lot of school buildings built around Washington state have a bit of DNR in them. In Fiscal Year 2009, state trust lands managed by DNR produced about $100 million for public school construction statewide. Less than a quarter of… Continue reading
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Last weekend’s Jones Creek Trail clean up a success
Last Saturday’s Jones Creek Trail work party was a success: 42 volunteers put in more than 400 hours to repair about 200 feet of trail popular with ORV users. The area opens to users in May. Volunteers are already getting… Continue reading
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DNR lynx specialist receives national honors
The Othello Outlook today reports the national honors that DNR biologist Scott Fisher received recently for his efforts to track the Canada lynx on state trust lands in northeast Washington State. Fisher was honored with a special achievement award from… Continue reading
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Wind power projects on state trust land are creating clean energy
One of the first wind power projects in which state trust lands participated is Wild Horse Wind Power Project, near Vantage in central Washington. This is an example of how DNR is diversifying the income sources for the school trust… Continue reading
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DNR to auction floral greens ‘brush leases’ March 19
Did you ever wonder where florists get those beautiful greens that complement the roses and chrysanthemums in your bouquets? Salal, evergreen huckleberry and other floral greens are an important part of the nation’s floral industry. DNR auctions off to the… Continue reading