forest stewardship
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Hurray for Arbor Day; do you live in a ‘Tree City USA’?
Today is Arbor Day, a celebration of trees and all the great things they do for us in “The Evergreen State.” Washington State Arbor Day is always celebrated on the second Wednesday, April 8 this year as proclaimed by Governor… Continue reading
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Look up! It’s the forest canopy (Part 2)
The canopy layer in the forest—the interacting tree crowns that create a remarkable maze of three-dimensional spaces between and on the branches—is a habitat niche with specialized functions for many species of wildlife. The surfaces of these branches and leaves provide… Continue reading
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What good is a cottonwood tree anyway? (part 1)
Here at DNR we often talk about trees in terms of their value for habitat as well as for revenue to state trust land beneficiaries, such as public schools, state universities, many counties, and others. Then there are the trees… Continue reading
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Additional landowner assistance foresters to offer advice to family forest owners
Need advice and access to resources to better manage your forestland? Small forest landowners across the state turn to Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for onsite forest management consultation. Now, we have more professionals to provide you with more… Continue reading