Community Forest Updates
Fall 2022
Below are Updates from Community Forest Partners Across the Region
Wallowa East Moraine
On September 21, the Wallowa East Moraine Community Forest Management Plan was adopted by Wallowa County. This was a culmination of a decade worth of work from the Wallowa Community.
Jefferson Land Trust
On October 22, Valley View and Chimacum Ridge Community Forest hosted a community 'site design' workshop with several local community members, including several youth, as well as about 12 landscape architects in coordination with the WA Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Indian Creek Community Forest
On October 19, Kalispel Natural Resources and Washington DNR successfully coordinated a seven acre prescribed fire.
Additionally, in partnership with the Pacific Education Institute, the forest was able to develop a state certified curriculum for the Kalispel Language Survival School. These immersion programs will focus on Grizzly Bear and Bull Trout biology, habitat, and threats to their recovery.
Stewart Mountain
Whatcom Land Trust is closing in on funding for the first 550 acres from Whatcom County. This 550 acre is the highest priority of a 5,000 acre community forest project.
Teanaway Community Forest
The Teanaway Community Forest hosted Washington State DNR Commissioner Hilary Franz this past June and requested support to connect Cle Elum Ridge to the Teanaway Community Forest.
Ilwaco Community Forest
The Ilwaco Community Forest is estimated to open at the end of November 2022.
Meeting Materials
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Federal and State Policy
Our Policy Panel Presented for 1.5 hours on recent and upcoming tools available for Community Forest practitioners. Watch the recording from 0:15:00 - 1:43:00 and view the speaking materials below.
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Northwest Decision Support Tool
Our partners with Trust for Public Land developed a mapping tool to identify priority areas in the region. Watch the recording from 2:02:00 - 2:30:00 to see the resource. Reach out to Anna Hadlich for access
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Draft Strategic Plan
As we grow the Coalition, we want your input in how we can best shape impact though an update to our strategy.