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Landowner Resources - Organizations
Southwestern Washington Region
The list of organizations below can provide guidance for private lands . Select your county to find the most relevant organizations. These organizations will help you to the right place after learning about your needs.
Supporting Organizations
Select your county:
American Forest Foundation
Contact Person:
Parks Brigman
Number:
571-480-1048
Email:
In the West, AFF works on the ground with families, teachers and elected officials to promote stewardship and protect the values provided by our nation’s forest heritage. AFF works nationwide and in partnership with local, state and national groups to address ecological and economic challenges that require the engagement of family forest landowners. AFF works with partners in key forested communities to help build a robust understanding of how to inspire and engage woodland owners to take actions on their land that will ultimately protect forest values.
AFF’s primary goal is to foster proactive and engaged communities to reduce wildfire risks and protect water supplies across the West by providing its forest landowners with information, educational workshops and technical assistance that will help them make sound, sustainable multi-resource management decisions for their land.
Associated Oregon Loggers
Contact Person:
Rex Storm
Number:
503-364-1330
Email:
AOL is a trade organization that provides business and government affairs services to its member companies. The AOL website includes a Directory of Oregon’s certified professional logging contractors that can assist family forestland owners looking for a local logging contractor. While most members are forest harvest and road-related contractors, membership categories also welcome landowners, manufacturers, forestry contractors and vendors serving the harvest sector. Membership includes benefits such as technical assistance with regulation compliance and group insurance programs in health, liability and workers’ compensation.
Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF)
Contact Person:
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Number:
703-548-0990
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ACF is a national organization committed to serving independent consulting foresters who manage forests and market forest products for private woodland owners through:
• professional development and networking opportunities
* communications on timely topics
* referrals and tools for efficiency
* representation on policy issues
ACF members are the gold standard of forest consultants because they must:
* Adhere to a comprehensive Code of Ethics ensuring no conflict of interest exists in representing clients
* Meet stringent degree and experience requirements
Submit professional and client references
* Regularly complete continuing education
An ACF consulting forester can benefit you and your land by:
* Maximizing your property and timber value
* Optimizing timber growth through sustainable harvests
* Enhancing wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities
* Establishing and protecting your family's forest legacy
Choosing to work with an AC member is one of the best decisions you can make for your land!
Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF)
Contact Person:
Shannon McCabe
Number:
703-548-0990
Email:
The Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF) is a national organization of professional foresters who consider forestry-related activities an essential private enterprise. Membership in the association is limited to professional foresters who subscribe to a code of ethics and serve the general public independently in all woodland-related interests. Members are generalists and specialists with skills including timber cruising and appraising, timber sales, marketing and management, reforestation supervision, taxation, estate planning, growth modeling, management plans, GIS mapping, real estate brokerage, expert witness, arbitration, and general management services. They offer a full range of professional and unbiased services to family forestland owners. The Association requires continuing education requirements of its members. An interactive website connects landowners to the organization’s complete scope of service providers.
DNR - Small Forest Landowner Office
Contact Person:
Tami Miketa
Number:
360-902-1415
Email:
We seek to provide you and other family forest owners with technical and financial assistance that helps you meet your objectives for your lands -- whether it's to enhance fish and wildlife habitat, reduce fuels, increase recreation opportunities, improve forest health, produce revenue or all of the above.
Ecotrust
Contact Person:
David Diaz
Number:
503-227-6225
Email:
Ecotrust’s mission is to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity and environmental well-being. Ecotrust offers public, private and tribal land managers a suite of forest planning and conservation tools to support forest management. It also evaluates the potential economic and job benefits of ecological forestry and habitat restoration for clients and partners.
Family Forest Research Center - USFS
Contact Person:
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The Family Forest Research Center, a partnership of the Forest Service, says that whether you have “just trees” that shelter native plants and animals, a bit of “woods” behind your house where the kids play and you cut firewood, or a “tree farm” that earns your family income, you are a forest landowner. If you have an acre or more of land with trees on at least 10 percent of it, you have a forest.
As a forest landowner, you are a part of a group that controls more forest and woodland than any other group. It is estimated that 10.6 million families, individuals, trusts, and estates own 38% of the forests and woodlands in the U.S. In addition to the enjoyment and benefits you receive from your land, it also provides many other benefits including clean air and water, wildlife habitat, wood products and support for local, rural economies. The Forest Service, in partnership with State Forestry Agencies, offers a variety of programs and tools for landowners.
Find Your Forester (Oregon Dept. of Forestry)
Contact Person:
Varies based on location
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Use the map at the link provided to find your local forester. This person can help you apply for programs, develop a forest management plan and many other things.
Forest Landowners Association
Contact Person:
Scott Jones
Number:
800-325-2954
Email:
Since 1941, FLA has provided its members, who own and operate more than 40 million acres of forestland in 48 states, with education, information and national grass-roots advocacy. FLA advises policymakers on how proposed legislation could affect private forest management.
International Society of Arboriculture
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
503-874-8263
Email:
Hiring an arborist is a decision that you should not take lightly. Tree work performed incorrectly not only poses a risk to the tree itself but also endangers the person performing the work. An unqualified person may not have proper insurance, leaving a liability burden to the customer that could run into thousands of dollars. Put a professional to work for you and your trees!
PNW-ISA maintains a For Hire ISA Certified Arborist Directory of ISA Certified Arborists who serve in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The searchable database allows you to locate commercial tree care companies and consulting arborists who can help provide the best possible care for your trees.
Keep Oregon Green Association
Contact Person:
Kristin Babbs
Number:
503-945-7499
Email:
The Keep Oregon Green Association is a nonprofit association whose mission is to raise awareness of human-caused wildfires in Oregon and to educate Oregonians to change their behaviors to prevent wildfires. www.keeporegongreen.org; A parent/teacher-involved, kid friendly, activity-based website is available at www.kogranger.org
Know Your Forest Learning Library
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Looking for practical information about managing your forestland? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together an extensive library of resources to help you reach your goals.
The list to the left is a good place to start. Select the topic you want to learn about. You’ll be taken to a page that will introduce you to your topic and offer you a number of resources including:
• Publications and Guides
• Videos
• Presentations
• Resources links
Know your Forester - Map
Contact Person:
Please visit the site to find your forester.
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Find the assistance you need quickly, based on where your forestland is located. It’s a cinch. Just find your county from the alphabetical list to the left, click it, and we’ll identify the many agencies, organizations and support groups helpful in your area.
The Partnership for Forestry Education is a collaboration of state, federal and private organizations to provide educational resources to Oregon's forest landowners, managers and operators. The Partnership was created to overcome decreases in key state agency budgets that reduced their capacity to provide the necessary educational programming. Partnership activities include jointly planned and delivered educational programs, a partnership web site, a shared database, joint outreach mailings and increased use of the knowledge delivered.
National Woodland Owners Association
Contact Person:
Keith Argow
Number:
703-255-2700
Email:
NWOA is a nationwide organization in Washington, DC, providing educational programs and services exclusively for family forest landowners. They are affiliated with state landowner associations in 42 states, publish National Woodlands Magazine, and advocate for better state and national programs and laws.
Network of Oregon Watershed Councils and Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
Contact Person:
Courtney Shaff
Number:
971-345-7012
Email:
Oregon’s watershed councils are voluntary local organizations that work to sustain natural resource and watershed protection. The Network is a way for landowners to locate and contact their local watershed councils.
A map showing location and areas of Watershed Councils is available at: oregonwatersheds.org/councils The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is a source of funding through the watershed councils.
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Northwest Natural Resources Group (NNRG)
Contact Person:
Kirk Hanson
Number:
360-316-9317
Email:
The Northwest Natural Resource Group’s mission is to strengthen the ecological and economic vitality of Northwest forests and communities by connecting people with the knowledge, skills and markets they need to steward their land. NNRG is a think-learn-and-do tank of ecological forestry. It seeks to advance the state of knowledge about ecological forestry, spread the word about its benefits and feasibility, and help landowners put it into practice on their own forests. Operating primarily in western Washington and
Oregon, NNRG focuses on forests owned and managed by private landowners, smaller forest product companies, governmental agencies, Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations. Whether you’ve just acquired your forestland and need to draw up a management plan, or you’re preparing to harvest some of your timber, NNRG can help. NNRG’s team of seasoned foresters will work with you and your forestland to attain your economic ecological and social goals.
OSU Extension - Clackamas County
Contact Person:
Glenn Ahrens
Number:
503-655-8631
Email:
Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
OSU Extension - Clatsop County
Contact Person:
Dan Stark
Number:
541-574-6534
Email:
Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
OSU Extension - Lincoln County
Contact Person:
Dan Stark
Number:
541-574-6534
Email:
Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
OSU Extension - Polk County
Contact Person:
Richard Riggs
Number:
503-269-6389
Email:
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Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
OSU Extension - Tillamook County
Contact Person:
Dan Stark
Number:
541-574-6534
Email:
Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
OSU Extension - Yamhill County
Contact Person:
Richard Riggs
Number:
503-269-6389
Email:
N/A
Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
Oregon Department of Forestry
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
503-945-7200
Email:
Financial incentives and technical assistance programs help private forest landowners obtain their goals for responsibly managing natural resources.
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Assistance and incentive programs focus on helping landowners meet management objectives such as:
Protecting forests from insect and disease infestation
Increasing the monetary value of forestland and other natural resources
Increasing the environmental quality and value of forestland and natural resources
Programs are administered by a variety of different sources and the amount of financial assistance available varies. For information about receiving assistance after a wildfire, please visit the help after a fire page.
Contact the Forest Resources Division for additional questions about each program and to determine if you are qualified to receive financial assistance.
Oregon Department of Forestry - Private Forest Stewardship
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
503-945-7200
Email:
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Private Forests Division helps landowners develop healthy productive forestlands and watersheds, and prevent wildfires. Regional Stewardship Foresters are the primary contact for private forest owners. Stewardship Foresters collaborate with forestry and natural resource experts to help landowners effectively manage their forests. While Stewardship Foresters can enforce forestry laws, they prefer working with landowners to develop and implement forest management plans that are effective and balanced.
Landowners and Stewardship Foresters work together from planting to harvesting and everything in between. Stewardship Foresters work with landowners on over 18,000 private forestland sites every year to protect forest and water resources. Landowners often rely on them to help plan for: planting, harvesting, or thinning forests; managing brush, weeds, insects, and other pests; completing controlled burns and slash disposal; constructing and maintaining roads; and improving streams and wildlife habitat.
These and other activities may require landowners to file a Notification of Operation, a Power Driven Machinery Permit, or a Burning Permit, available online.
Prior to submitting the Notification or Permit landowners typically consult with their Stewardship Forester to obtain guidance on technical needs and available local, state, and federal forestry financial assistance programs. Landowners often consult their Stewardship Foresters to develop solutions for harvests near streams, sensitive terrain, and wildlife protection areas.
Oregon Department of Forestry - Private Forests
Contact Person:
Jim Gersbach
Number:
503-508-0574
Email:
Oregon's forests are working forests. Forests provide broad environmental, social, and economic benefits. They provide clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, jobs, products, recreation, and tax funds for healthy communities.
The state and private landowners manage about 11 million of Oregon's 30 million forested acres. These forests are often called "working forests" because they produce the renewable tree supply for the wood, paper, and pulp-based products we use daily.
To produce about 80% of Oregon’s timber harvest, the state and private owners use responsible management practices to care for and nurture these forests. This keeps Oregon’s working forests vibrant and healthy.
Sustainably producing timber adds about $12 billion annually to Oregon's economy and supports over 58,000 jobs.
Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI)
Contact Person:
Mike Cloughesy
Number:
503-329-1014
Email:
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute is dedicated to advancing public understanding of forests, forest management and forest products, and encouraging sound forestry through landowner education. To encourage sound forestry practices on family forests, OFRI works with other organizations to inform and educate Oregon’s forest landowners. OFRI’s landowner education program offers a variety of training opportunities such as workshops, forest tours and webinars. OFRI also produces educational publications on topics such as clean water, reforestation and fire.
Among the OFRI publications targeted specifically to forest landowners are the “Wildlife in Managed Forests” series, which provides education about balancing forest management with protecting wildlife habitat, and Oregon’s Forest Protection Laws: An Illustrated Manual, offering details and illustrations describing Oregon’s forest protection requirements.
OFRI also operates the Rediscovery Forest located at the Oregon Garden in Silverton. This facility serves as a demonstration forest and a venue for landowner workshops.
Oregon Small Woodlands Association (OSWA)
Contact Person:
Rick Zenn
Number:
503-588-1813
Email:
OSWA is the largest organization in the state representing the interests of family forest landowners. It serves as their collective voice in legislative and policy matters, as well as communications with the general public. There are currently 16 Oregon chapters representing 21 counties, with 3,200 members who collectively own over 500,000 acres. OSWA’s vision is to see privately owned family woodlands remain a thriving part of Oregon’s landscape. OSWA members are kept abreast of current forestry research. OSWA provides a forum for the exchange of ideas among the forestry community.
Oregon Small Woodlands Association (OSWA)
Contact Person:
Rick Zenn
Number:
503-588-1813
Email:
OSWA is the largest organization in the state representing the interests of family forest landowners. It serves as their collective voice in legislative and policy matters, as well as communications with the general public. There are currently 16 Oregon chapters representing 21 counties, with 3,200 members who collectively own over 500,000 acres. OSWA’s vision is to see privately owned family woodlands remain a thriving part of Oregon’s landscape. OSWA members are kept abreast of current forestry research. OSWA provides a forum for the exchange of ideas among the forestry community.
Oregon Society of American Foresters
Contact Person:
Andrea Watts
Number:
503-224-8046
Email:
The Oregon Society of American Foresters is a professional organization with 15 local chapters throughout Oregon. It’s affiliated with the national Society of American Foresters. The Society of American Foresters produces general, technical and scholarly publications in both printed and electronic form, policy statements and educational materials. The national, state and local chapters regularly sponsor educational conferences, workshops and tours. The Society of American Foresters has a national, voluntary certification for foresters meeting initial and continuing education requirements. A list of these Certified Foresters® is available to land owners seeking forest management advice.
Family forestland owners may be interested in contacting local chapters to learn more about the resources available at the national website located at safnet.org. These resources include the Dictionary of Forestry, the Forestry Encyclopedia and a list of how a Certified Forester® could assist a forest owner.
Oregon State University Extension
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
541-737-2004
Email:
N/A
Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
Oregon Tree Farm System (OTFS)
Contact Person:
Steve & Wylda Cafferata
Number:
503 362-0242
Email:
Many people traveling Oregon’s country roads have seen small green and white, diamond-shaped signs reading “Certified Tree Farm, American Tree Farm System: Wood, Water, Wildlife, Recreation.” As a national organization, the American Tree Farm System has been around since 1941. The sign verifies that the family-owned forest behind the sign is being managed to internationally recognized standards of sustainability. The Tree Farm System also administers the “Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year” program at the county, state, regional and national levels.
Oregon Woodland Cooperative
Contact Person:
Michael Howell
Number:
888-800-1192
Email:
The Oregon Woodland Cooperative is a group of over 70 private, family forest landowners in Oregon. Since 1980, OWC has helped its members realize a profit from the sale of both timber and non-timber products that are sustainably produced on their land, including decorative hardwoods, flooring, firewood, conifer boughs, essential oils, etc. The Co-op also helps members secure forestry technical assistance and supplier discounts. Membership is open to anyone owning family forestland in Oregon.
Partnership For Forestry Education
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
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Email:
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Find your local forester to come help you reach your land management goals. Use this webpage to locate a forester in your region. Additionally, Oregon offers many sources of assistance to landowners. Expert technical advice, classes, grants and person-to-person counsel from peers – as well as online resources – can help families as they develop long-term plans for their forestland.
Pinchot Institute
Contact Person:
Josh Fain
Number:
503-836-7880
Email:
The mission of the Pinchot Institute is to strengthen forest conservation thought, policy and action by developing innovative, practical and broadly supported solutions to conservation challenges and opportunities. This is accomplished through nonpartisan research, education and technical assistance on key issues influencing the future of conservation and sustainable natural resource management.
Southwest Washington Small Forest Lands Conservation Partnership
Contact Person:
Angie Reseland
Number:
503-298-7085
Email:
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Bill program. The program packages funding from multiple NRCS programs to provide landscape scale conservation benefits by partnering with other groups and agriculture and forestry producers.
U.S. Forest Service State and Private Forestry
Contact Person:
Janelle Geddes
Number:
503-808-2353
Email:
State and Private Forestry, a division of the Pacific Northwest Region of the US Forest Service, provides financial and technical assistance for family forest landowners through state forestry agencies and other partners for resource management activities and project implementations, education, assistance, conferences, workshops and online learning.
US Forest Service
Contact Person:
Andrea Giardina
Number:
202-281-9375
Email:
Working forests benefit us all. Private forest lands:
- Supply nearly 30 percent of the water we drink as well as clean air, fish and wildlife habitat, and significant recreation opportunities.
- Provide over 90 percent of our domestically-produced forest products, including the timber needed to build homes and fuel wood for heating them.
- Support 2.4 million jobs primarily in rural communities, and
- Contribute to our nation’s energy security, housing, and infrastructure.
These forests face many threats, including wildland fire, invasive species, pests and disease, and the permanent loss of working forest land to non-forest uses. The Forest Service helps ensure that forest landowners have the best technical, educational, and financial assistance available to achieve their unique objectives and to keep forests working for all of us. We do this through a variety of Cooperative Forestry programs and tools.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Contact Person:
Andrew Owen
Number:
503-414-3204
Email:
NRCS is the branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that handles all financial assistance and a great deal of the technical assistance and specifications for projects. Their natural resources conservation programs help landowners reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damages caused by floods and other natural disasters. The Service works closely with the county based Soil & Water Conservation Districts. Its mission also includes education related to these programs.
USFWS - Partners Program
Contact Person:
Nick George
Number:
360-753-9440
Email:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program in 1987 to help private landowners with habitat restoration on their property. Provides technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat on their land. Projects are custom-designed to meet landowners’ needs. Focus habitats and areas in Washington include Puget Sound prairie and oak woodlands, habitat adjacent to Western Washington National Wildlife Refuges, the Methow and Yakima watersheds, the Columbia Plateau and the Channeled Scablands/Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Stewardship Area.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Pat Shults
Number:
360-740-1213
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Kevin Zorbist
Number:
425-231-4524
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Andy Perleberg
Number:
509-667-6540
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Sean Alexander
Number:
509-684-2588
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
Western Forestry & Conservation Association
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WFCA is a regional membership organization of primarily industrial forestry companies and consultants in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Montana, British Columbia and Alberta. Its primary mission is to promote the science and practices of forestry for the sustainable production of goods, services and uses of forest resources. A variety of professional continuing education opportunities are offered for natural resource managers through workshops, conferences and field trips. WFCA also provides financial and administrative management of regional research and scientific cooperatives.
Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) Network - Oregon
Contact Person:
Erin Giebner
Number:
N/A
Email:
The Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOWNet) is a diverse, enthusiastic, group of women who are interested in woodland management.
WOWNet allows women to come together to:
Learn about forest management
Share their forestry and natural resources experiences
Exchange personal knowledge with other women who are going through similar experiences
The group encompasses many different knowledge sources and diverse management goals. WOWNet women are working in forests, they are owning forests, and they are actively engaged in land management!
Adams Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-659-1553 ext. 1
Email:
Adams Conservation District is a non-regulatory, not for profit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of natural resource conservation. We provide financial and technical support to help local landowners/operators implement better management practices. Our goal is to work together with local residents and partner agencies to protect the natural resources that sustain us all. Often times management practices can be modified to improve the quality and quantity of resources, as well as enhance operation. By sharing our experience and knowledge with each other, we can preserve the beautifully unique county we live in.
Asotin Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-552-8117
Email:
N/A
The primary function of the District is to assist landowners and others who participate in making land use decisions. This takes the form of encouraging proper use and treatment of renewable natural resources and making available the necessary technical and financial assistance. The District also identifies resource conservation problems and opportunities for solving these problems.
Benton Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-736-6000
Email:
N/A
Our mission is to encourage wise stewardship of all natural resources for residents of Benton County. We serve all of Benton County, except for federal land holdings. We are governed by a board of five local volunteer landowners. If you wish to contact a board member, please contact us at the Benton Conservation District office and your request will be relayed to the board member.
Cascadia Conservation District
Contact Person:
Ryan Williams
Number:
509-436-1601
Email:
Our board and staff members work cooperatively with local landowners and communities to provide technical and financial assistance for soil, water, forest, fish, and wildlife conservation efforts. We currently serve all of Chelan County.
Clackamas SWCD
Contact Person:
Suzi Cloutier
Number:
503-210-6000
Email:
We work in cooperation with private landowners to conserve natural resources today and for future generations. If you are a private landowner, you are our primary focus! Private landowners can use natural resources in ways that help conserve them for others, or in ways that deplete or harm these resources. Part of our mission is to help people become better stewards of the natural resources they manage.
We do not have statutory authority to issue regulations or cite people. Soil and water conservation districts were formed to work with willing landowners to help conserve our renewable natural resources. This is what we mean when we say we work cooperatively with private landowners. Unlike most governmental entities, we are charged with helping to conserve natural resources by working on public and private lands. Our conservation work primarily benefits public natural resources and may provide incidental benefits to participating landowners.
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