trees
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Become a better steward to your forest; here’s what one small forest landowner learned
Around the nation, more and more people are moving into the forests. And why not? There is some security in owning your own forestland, and it’s a peaceful place to live. Yet, there is so much to know about the… Continue reading
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Award-winning forester makes a difference to children, possibly creating future foresters
DNR employees often go out of their way to make a positive impact on our children’s future. They can open a child’s eyes to the natural world around us and offer a glimpse of the opportunities ahead in natural resources… Continue reading
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Arbor Day Foundation grant to help with DNR tree planting project
An Arbor Day Foundation grant will pay for DNR and its Northwest Region Office to plant 104,425 western red cedar, noble fir, and lodgepole pine seedlings on state trust land. The $42,998-grant will help reforest state trust lands in the state’s northwest region. The… Continue reading
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Samish Overlook now reopened. Thanks to volunteers!
Last month, we reported that vandals chopped down 12 trees at Samish Overlook day-use area south of Bellingham and left the trees strewn around the area. It was enough of a mess that DNR staff in our Northwest Region closed… Continue reading
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Don’t whack your trees please; where’s the benefit in that?
Even with all the scientific information we have that shows topping harms trees, some people still practice this act. That’s why the City of Tacoma joined forces with DNR this month to take a stand against tree topping. After all,… Continue reading
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Sapsuckers! Persistent birds drill into, but usually do not harm trees
Sapsuckers! Sounds like an invasion of harmful, tree-killing insects, but sapsuckers–a type of woodpecker–are a common bird in Washington State. Sapsuckers do bore holes in trees but, for the most part, the damage is not harmful. Many people encounter sapsucker… Continue reading
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Trees blocking your view? Prune, don’t top
Is a tree blocking your view? Try pruning instead of topping it. It’s a win-win for you and the tree… and the community. Trees are part of the beautiful landscape around us here in Washington State. When trees compete with our views, we… Continue reading
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Got Trees?
Ice. Snow. Wind. More snow. Yes, Mother Nature has been pulling out all the stops this year. And, while we’ve been tucked away all warm and cozy our trees have been taking on the elements. Here’s a quick recap of… Continue reading
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Contribute your ‘two bits’ about working forests
Today is the first day of our DNR Forum about working forests in Washington. Here’s today’s topic, and a link to the forum to get you started. Monday – Loss of forests Currently there are more than 12 million acres… Continue reading
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Tree safety in stormy weather or calm winds… DNR wants to help keep trees (and people) safe
What are tell-tale signs of a hazardous tree that should be removed before it or one of its limbs falls and damages property or a person? See the Tree Hazards list. What is the economic value of a tree in… Continue reading