trust land
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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 to cut your own Christmas tree is a grand tradition. While there are many lovely trees in state trust forests, DNR does not allow them to be cut… Continue reading
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Thirteen ideas for fun recreation on DNR-managed lands for Friday the 13th (or whenever)
Start off the holiday recreation season with a few of these 13 tips & ideas. Plan a winter adventure now! 1. Hike If we’re blessed with one of those brisk clear blue-skied days we sometimes get here in the Northwest… Continue reading
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Working forests, working double-time
Most people know about the monetary benefits of harvesting trees from forest lands, but what people may not know are the other services forests provide. For instance: • Forests are effective pollution filters, protecting the water we drink and the… Continue reading
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DNR weekend reading: Wildfire seasons to get longer and smokier in western U.S.
Here are links to articles about recent research, discoveries and other news about forests, climate, energy and other science topics: Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: Wildfires projected to worsen with climate change Harvard model predicts wildfire seasons by… Continue reading
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Proposed Boundary Expansion for Kennedy Creek Preserve…What do you think?
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing on the proposed boundary expansion for the Kennedy Creek Natural Area Preserve (NAP) on August 28. Find the answers to your questions below. Where is Kennedy Creek… Continue reading
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How to be safe using tools in the woods
The warm summer weather is taking its time arriving in Washington state this year, but some people are already turning their thoughts to winter: gathering firewood, that is. If you plan on gathering your own firewood from publicly owned lands,… Continue reading
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Volunteer Hero Ron Downing Honored at the 8th Annual Great Gravel Pack-In
Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark made a special appearance at the Great Gravel Pack-In volunteer event in Capitol State Forest last weekend and presented a Volunteer Hero Award to a very deserving volunteer, Ron Downing. Ron has been a… Continue reading
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Volunteers to the rescue after a bizarre series of car fires in Walker Valley ORV Area
Members of the Rainier Ridge Rams, a 4×4 club, came to the rescue when two off-road vehicles caught fire at the Walker Valley ORV area last week. Thankfully, no one was hurt and the heavy rains kept the fire from… Continue reading
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Lyre River Campground closed due to vandalism
Update: April 1, 2013 – Lyre River Campground is now open. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has temporarily closed the Lyre River Campground in Clallam County. Why? Because of safety concerns after vandals stole recently installed several… Continue reading