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Forest

Designated Forestland Open Space Timberland

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Skagit Conservation District

Benefits provided: 

Free technical assistance

Land use:

Forest

Water-focused program: 

No

Forest Current Use Taxation

Overview

Description:

Technical assistance and development of Timber Management Plan

Eligibility:

Forestland owner with 5+ acres and a Conservation District Cooperator Agreement

Financial benefit: 

Property tax assessment for current use rather than highest and best use

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

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