trust land
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DNR reopens more trails on the Olympic Peninsula
Portions of the popular Sadie Creek ORV trail system on state trust land in Clallam County are open again. DNR closed trails in area because of damage caused in last month’s wind storm. We’ve cleared the fallen trees and limbs blocking… Continue reading
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Video explains more about DNR forest practices: Focus on Elbe State Forest
DNR takes great care in the forest harvesting practices used on the millions of acres of trust lands we manage. The Elbe State Forest, located in Pierce County, is an example of the Habitat Conservation Plan practices DNR follows to preserve… Continue reading
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Washington’s forest heritage preserved by DNR gene pool reserves
It didn’t get much press attention at the time, but a Trust Land Transfer approved in early June by the Board of Natural Resources came with some interesting strings attached. And those strings might help save part of Washington’s forest… Continue reading
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State Capitol Tree came from trust land reforested after Mount St. Helen’s 1980 blast
A very tall visitor showed up at the Legislative Building last week and is expected to stay there through January 1. We’re talking about this year’s holiday tree, which will be the center of attention Friday evening (Dec. 4) at… Continue reading
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How recent land purchase will help protect Washington’s working forests
A 319-acre tract in Lewis County (see map) will play a role in protecting working forests in Washington State. “Working forests” is what DNR and others call forestland that has meaningful value for natural resources production. The state’s Board of… Continue reading
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News about DNR (while you were on Thanksgiving break)
News of interest about state trust lands in Washington continued to roll in over the extended Thanksgiving Day break. On Friday (Nov. 27), Ear to the Ground encouraged readers to download the free trail maps from DNR’s website: www.dnr.wa.gov. Speaking of trails,… Continue reading
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Cutting firewood on DNR-managed state trust lands
People often ask DNR if they can cut their own firewood on forested state trust lands. Generally, we provide places for the public to cut firewood from downed wood, or slash, following timber harvests. Unfortunately, several factors are reducing these… Continue reading
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Goldmark briefs school directors on DNR’s revenue role
Completing his remarks to the annual conference of the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) about an hour ago, was Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark. In his luncheon address at the WSSDA meeting in Seattle today, Goldmark explained how… Continue reading
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Elbe State Forest: Cutover forest lands to lush productive forests
In the early 1900s, forest harvesting practices left large tracts of eastern Pierce County barren. Planting new trees and future harvesting were not considered back then. In addition, wildfires swept through the landscape. The state Department of Forestry—a predecessor of… Continue reading
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Trust land transfer to Clark County opens way for more habitat protection
A land transfer approved last week by the state’s Board of Natural Resources will help Clark County expand a nature reserve. The Board approved the transfer of 118 acres of timberland from the Common School Trust to Clark County for $2.3… Continue reading