Stewardship Forestry:
Being a small forest land manager is a lot of work. It can be hard to know where to start or everything you need to do to keep your trees healthy. We provide a variety of free services and management planning for small forest land managers in Clark County. Check out our education page to learn more about forestry resources.

Forest Management Planning:
Do you have specific concerns or issues on your forested land you need help addressing? Our staff can conduct a free, no obligation site visit to properties with 5+ acres of forest land to provide suggestions and expert advice about a variety of natural resource concerns.

We can provide free planning for many issues, including:
- Timber Production
- Forest Health Concerns
- Wildlife Habitat Improvement
- Increased Climate Resilience
- Wildfire Risk Reduction
- And more!

Wildfires & Firewise:
Wildfires are an increasing threat to rural communities in Western Washington. Guidance from our staff can help prevent structural fires resulting from wildfire conditions.

Our staff can conduct a Home Ignition Zone Assessment to help you understand the risks wildfires can pose to any buildings or structures on your property. We can help you understand and implement proven prescriptions set forth by the National Fire Protection Agency for vegetation management within the 100’ “home ignition zone” surrounding your home and other structures.

We can also collaborate with your community to become a Firewise USA Site. Learn more about the Firewise program, reach out to us to receive personalized assistance to complete your community wildfire risk assessment, and help protect your community from wildfires today.

Home Ignition Zones
Chipper Program
Residents in Wildlife Urban Interface areas are eligible for our FREE chipper program. Sign up today to be added to our waitlist for 2026!
1. Check if you live in a wildland urban interface area to meet our eligibility requirements.
2. We'll contact you with details about scheduling if you meet our eligibility requirements.
3. You prepare your site for the woodchipper (see tips below!).
4. Our Forester and Community Wildfire Resiliency Lead will inspect your wood piles the week before your scheduled wood chipping.
5. Our woodchipper will stop by your property in either March or April and chip up to 10 cubic yards of wood.
6. You use your newly processed wood chips for your landscaping, gardens, and more!

How to Prepare Your Site for the Woodchipper:
Stack up to 10 cubic yards of wood in an easily accessible place (like a driveway or at the front of your property). Please make sure your wood piles are neat and free of debris, and no taller than 5 feet. Please see the graphic for more details.

We’ll let you know the week we expect the chipper to arrive, but we can't guarantee any particular day or timing. The good news: You don't have to be home for the chipper to do its job! Just leave your wood pile in an accessible place, and you'll have processed wood chips ready for all of your landscaping needs.