Press Release: Do you know about any emerging community forests in Washington?
Do you know about any emerging community forests in Washington state? The Washington Department of Natural Resources wants to know.
Please share widely.
Call for Projects
This call for projects is for community forests that are in any stage of development. It is open to tribal, local government, and non-profit organizations that are seeking to manage their community forest for local benefit.
The Community Forest Budget Proviso
The Washington Legislature asked the Department of Natural Resources to study community forestry as a way to provide and enhace locally-driven economic, social, and environmental benefits. DNR will be presenting a prioritized list of emerging community forest projects to the Legislature.
Questions? Community forest experts are here to help:
Washington Association of Land Trusts: communityforests@walandtrusts.org
Columbia Land Trust, Cherie Kearney, 360.608.8131
Jefferson Land Trust, Erik Kingfisher, 360.379.9501 ext.103
North Olympic Land Trust, Tom Sanford, 360.417.1815 ext. 6
About the Northwest Community Forest Coalition
The Northwest Community Forest Coalition believes that long-term, secure community control and tenure of local forests leads to enhanced stewardship and multiple public benefits.
For more information visit: nwcommunityforests.org