PULLMAN, Wash. – When entrepreneur John Bowser wanted to learn more about wood-plastic composite materials, an Internet search led him to Washington State University’s Composite and Materials Engineering Center. Now, as a result of the partnership that ensued, the residents of Elma, Wash. – a small community in Grays Harbor County – are preparing to […]
Forest and farm owners are invited to attend a free workshop sponsored by Washington State University Extension and the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum on a number of federal, state and local grant and cost-share programs available for area landowners.
EVERETT, Wash. — Starting in September, Washington State University Extension and the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks will offer their flagship Forest Stewardship Coached Planning series. During the course, woodland owners attending will be able to develop a personal Forest Stewardship Plan.
WSU Plant, Animal Scientists Ranked 13th Internationally Plant and animal scientists at WSU are among the most productive and most impactful in the world, according to rankings recently released by Thomson Reuters. In its July 2010 “Essential Science Indicators,” the business and professional information gathering company ranked WSU 13th in the world and sixth in […]
WENATCHEE, Wash. — Studies indicate that as many as 60 percent of landowners never discuss their plans for succession with their families. When planning for the future of family-owned farms, ranches and forests, many people don’t consider that the future property owners are sitting down with them at the family dinner table. In April, Washington […]
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Family owners of private forestland in Washington will have the opportunity to learn how to keep their forests safe and healthy at the second ever Family Forest Expo. Some 220,000 families in Washington own more than half of the state’s private working forestland.
ARLINGTON, Wash. – Landowners often dream of having their children inherit their land and manage it with the same care they have taken. That rarely happens without thoughtful advance planning. Those who fail to plan risk a final outcome they may not like–loss of the land and loss of a legacy. This fall, Washington State […]
EVERETT, Wash. – The Washington State University Extension and Washington Department of Natural Resources’ annual Western Washington Family Forest Owners Field Day is expanding to two days this year. The event will feature more than 30 hands-on learning sessions on a variety of forestry topics for all ages and skill levels. The field day will […]
The presence of wildlife can be one of the highlights of owning forested property. However many factors can make your property less desirable to forest fauna. Washington State University Snohomish County Extension is offering a free “Healthy Forests for Fish and Wildlife” workshop for small woodland owners focusing on what can be done to increase […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – A field day for owners of privately held forest and range lands in eastern Washington and northern Idaho is scheduled June 20 at the K Diamond K Ranch three miles south of Republic on state Highway 21. “Owners of forest and rangeland will get an opportunity to learn about management fundamentals and […]