Olympic Peninsula Conservation Programs
Forest Legacy Program (FLP)
Program level:
National
Land use:
Forest
Provider:
Washington DNR
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
No
Protect forests that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses.
Overview
Description:
Conserve forests that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. Protect privately owned forest lands through conservation easements or land purchases to support opportunities to hunt, fish, and camp, clean drinking water, wildlife habitat, and forest products.
Eligibility:
Give up development rights in the form of an easement or purchase.
Be in an area that is threatened by development.
Financial benefit:
One time payment based on easement or fee simple purchase agreement amount
Contact information
Contact person:
Julie Armbruster
Organization:
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Phone number:
360-902-1636
Email:
Information last updated on December 1, 2020.
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