trees
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Youth Education and Outreach Program Leads Wildlife Camera Project in Toutle Lake
The multi-partner collaboration with Toutle Lake Middle School is an ideal example of project-based learning DNR looks to support with its Youth Education and Outreach Program (YEOP). Connecting Washington students with natural resource professionals for outdoor, educational activities related to… Continue reading
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Rocks: The Best Thing Since Trees
“It’s the enabling ingredient to everything!” Dan Kipervaser, shared stewardship coordinator for the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS), shared the above “sediment” recently about a core material for forest restoration: rock. In adequate amounts and convenient locations, rock is a… Continue reading
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Forest Health & the Hungry Hungry Caterpillar
The life of a Douglas-fir tussock moth is not an easy one. The females can’t fly, and food is often scarce, not to mention viruses that make them explode. What’s more difficult than being a tussock moth, is having those… Continue reading
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Make plans for planting trees; it’s healthier in the long run
Have you started planning for fall planting? With fall coming soon, it’s the perfect time to plan for any trees you intend to plant. Whether you plant a tree for aesthetics, to increase your property value, to save energy by… Continue reading
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Have you watered your trees lately?
The dog days of summer are upon us, so it’s a good thing we have trees to help keep us cool! Summer is a great time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the nice weather. But this month and next… Continue reading
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Trees: a winning strategy for storm water woes
Storm water runoff – the rain that falls on streets, driveways, rooftops, and other developed land – is one of the most widespread challenges to water quality in Washington state. It carries oil, grease, fertilizers, soaps, and waste from pets… Continue reading
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Sitka spruce: A tree with individuality
Western Washington’s Sitka spruce is not afraid to stand out from the rest. This tree can be seen sporting a variety of forms, from bizarrely shaped root systems to huge buttresses. Its unique shape has a lot to do with… Continue reading
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The western red-cedar: A 1500 year old giant
The western red-cedar is a tree that continues to surpass the others. Not only is it the largest tree in the Pacific Northwest, it is also one of the longest lived tree species in western Washington. Some western red-cedars have been recorded… Continue reading
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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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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