This spring, Washington State University Snohomish County Extension and the Washington Department of Natural Resources will take their flagship Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course online as a series of live, interactive webinars. Woodland owners are invited to participate in this seven-week online course, which will run Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., April 24th through June 5th.
This class will help landowners identify ways to reduce taxes and other management costs and even generate income by marketing locally grown forest products. The class will also teach woodland owners how to assess their trees, avoid common problems, and take practical steps to keep their forest on track to provide habitat and enjoyment for years to come. During the course, participants will develop their own personalized Forest Stewardship Plan. With an approved stewardship plan comes state recognition as a Stewardship Forest, eligibility for cost-share assistance programs, and qualification to become certified as a sustainable forest. An approved stewardship plan may also qualify owners who meet minimum acreage requirements for significant property tax reductions.
Registration info here.
