State Trust Land
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The noble fir: A tree whose seeds are made to wander
Noble fir is a popular ornamental tree throughout the Pacific Northwest and many consider it the premiere holiday tree. The firs you might see at Christmas tree lots typically come from tree farms, but this tree will grow quite large naturally throughout the southern… Continue reading
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DNR tips its hat to farmers on National Ag Day
This Friday marks the first day of spring! Though it was a mild one, winter is officially at an end and new life will soon begin blossoming across the state in vivid color. And what better way to celebrate than… Continue reading
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Communication site leases support schools and counties
Communication site leases were a small-but-visible contributor to the $265 million in leasing and product sales revenues that DNR produced from state trust and aquatic lands last year. Our Communication Site program generated more than $4.28 million from some 100… Continue reading
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Is it cherry season yet?
February brings with it a certain aroma. A sweet, pink-tinged scent that glides through the streets, floating around heads and pulling back, a tickle at the edge of our nostrils. This strange and exhilarating phenomenon is the phantom manifestation of… Continue reading
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$265 million earned for public schools and other trust land beneficiaries
If you look at what DNR generated from timber harvests, product sales, leases and other activities on state trust lands during Fiscal Year 2014, you’ll find that we earned a tidy $265 million for beneficiaries, such as k-12 public schools. A description of… Continue reading
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Teanaway Community Forest – A Year in Review
Just over a year ago the Washington departments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) began an exciting endeavor to jointly manage the state’s first community forest. Since then, we believe we’ve made good progress toward preserving the… Continue reading
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Oh the weather outside is getting frightful – and to snow-lovers that’s so delightful!
With skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling just around the snowbank, now’s the time to start planning and preparing. Use our graphic (below) for tips to help you enjoy your favorite winter adventure on DNR-managed lands while preserving both Washington’s landscapes and… Continue reading
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Our “pick-six” blogs from 2014
Happy New Year! Here, in no particular order, are six blog posts from Ear to the Ground during 2014 that drew many views, social media mentions, shares and comments by you and our other readers. Enjoy! ‘Red Lizard’s Lair’ recovered by Quileute… Continue reading
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What do Washington state, the Wall Street Journal and Nintendo have in common?
Washington state celebrated its 125th anniversary this year and, as we get ready to recycle our 2014 wall calendars, it’s a good time to reflect on the legacy that state trust lands have brought to our state. Among the benefits… Continue reading
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Sorry, no Christmas tree cutting on state trust lands, but we know where you can find a tree (cheap)
We know that for many of you, going out into the woods to cut your own Christmas tree is a grand tradition. And while there are many lovely trees in state trust forests, DNR does not allow them to be… Continue reading