State Trust Land
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New shop building in Forks aims high for low energy use
It was a major setback for DNR’s Olympic Region when its 44-year-old maintenance shop and warehouse in Forks burned to the ground on Jan. 2, 2013. Now, in its place, stands a 7,000-square-foot building that is more than just a… Continue reading
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A six pack of blogs (plus one) from 2016
The year 2016 is almost over, which means we have one last opportunity to show off some of our most popular blog posts of the year. Here’s a six pack (plus one) for your end-of-the-year reading pleasure: Jobs open: Wildland firefighters needed: We start… Continue reading
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Looking for a few (23 to be exact) good interns
Think DNR is just about fires and forestry? Think again. We employ professionals in diverse disciplines ranging from seismology to silviculture, entomology to hydrology, and many more. In fact, we offer some of the most diverse careers in state government.… Continue reading
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Sorry, no cutting of Christmas trees in state forests (but we know where to find them)
Yes, trecking into the woods on a crisp December day to cut your own Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for many people. But, no, the trees growing in Washington’s state forests are NOT available to cut for Christmas. We… Continue reading
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Culvert replacement is for the fish
Six weeks of construction to re-open an Olympic Peninsula stream to salmon, steelhead and other fish is captured in this 1-minute and 25-second time-lapse video. Upper sections of this unnamed tributary to the Hoh River had been blocked for years by an old, under-designed… Continue reading
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Peering into the earth: Geophysical techniques can find rock for forest roads
Fresh off the stump and replete with water, fresh-cut timber is heavy stuff. A fully loaded logging truck can tip the scales at 68,000 pounds, which is the weight equivalent of approximately 17 average-size cars. To support this kind of… Continue reading
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Give ’em a break: Blanchard timber harvest truck traffic, no expected trail impacts
Hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers heading out to enjoy the Blanchard Forest, nestled in the Chucknaut Mountains near Bellingham, should expect an increase in truck traffic and minor road closures (up to 20 minutes) beginning early June to October 31… Continue reading
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Community conversations progress on target shooting within popular state forests
Some conversations are hard to have and more often than not it seems anything gun-related falls into that category. But sometimes being responsible means talking about uncomfortable things. That acknowledgment, a growing number of homes near state lands, and more… Continue reading
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Where the streams are: A new approach to mapping
Jeff Ricklefs and Chris Snyder, GIS analysts with Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), push their way through thickets of salmonberry, vine maple, and devil’s club to reach a tiny stream deep in a stream basin in Capitol State… Continue reading
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Eight great ways DNR gives thanks on Earth Day
On Earth Day and every day, DNR celebrates its work protecting, conserving and ensuring responsible use of the planet’s natural resources. It’s in our name. As manager of 5.6 million acres of Washington, DNR’s business is in the earth.… Continue reading
