State Trust Land
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Blossoming fruit trees good for bees, farmers and schools
Today is National Agriculture Day. Although spring doesn’t officially begin until later this week (9:30 p.m., March 19, 2016, to be precise), trees are budding and bees are buzzing all around the state. And that’s good news for public schools across Washington state.… Continue reading
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Wheat builds schools, too
There’s more than trees growing on the 3.1 million acres of state-owned uplands managed by DNR. About 1.2 million acres are leased to farmers, ranchers, orchardists — even wine producers — whose lease payments to DNR are a steady source of non-tax revenue… Continue reading
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New Natural Resources Police technology for better enforcement, efficiency
DNR’s Natural Resources Police group is a small, but efficient, law enforcement agency. With more than 3 million acres to patrol, they have to be. To enhance their ability to oversee agency trust lands and natural areas, the agency has invested in… Continue reading
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Washington would not have chopped down one of our cherry trees
(Washington state offices, including the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are closed today in observance of President’s Day) Did you know that February was declared cherry month, even though these tasty fruits don’t ripen until June and July in… Continue reading
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Foothills land exchange continues to pay off
A 2011 land exchange between DNR and a private landowner continues to pay dividends for the agency, recreationalists and the environment. In the Foothills Exchange, DNR traded about 6,400 acres of forested state trust lands scattered across the Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading
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Over hill and dale to the Eatonville radio repeater they go…
Even when back-country snows are piled higher than the road signs (see photo), DNR staff still must head into the back country to service communication sites that the agency leases to private companies and public agencies. The lease revenue helps support state… Continue reading
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Washington’s state trust lands are keeping you in touch
Private companies and public agencies lease more than 100 communication sites on DNR-managed state trust lands across Washington state. Located atop mountains and other high-elevation sites these communication facilities house radio, telephone, cellular, microwave and other electronic wireless systems that deliver… Continue reading
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Freezing weather brings dangers of thin ice over water
As temperatures dip to freezing and below in Washington state over the next week or so, the dangers of thin ice over water increase. Washington, including the several million acres of forest and range managed by Washington State Department of Natural Resources,… Continue reading
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No, we don’t have any Christmas trees for you to cut (but we know where to find them)
We know that for many of you, going out into the woods on a crisp December day to cut your own Christmas tree is a grand tradition. While there are many lovely trees in state trust forests, DNR does not… Continue reading
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Protecting you and DNR state lands: Washington’s Natural Resources Police
DNR police officers stationed throughout Washington patrol more than 5 million acres of DNR-managed lands. They lend assistance, deter criminal behavior, and ensure compliance with rules and laws. While officers often focus on education, citations are sometimes required as they… Continue reading