Coached Forest Stewardship Planning
The "Coached" Forest Stewardship Planning Shortcourse is an educational opportunity for owners of family forests in Washington. The information, hands on, practical approach of this program will enable landowners to learn useful information about their natural resources. The program is open to all persons. Participants will be able to author their own Forest Stewardship Plan with guidance and "coaching" by natural resource professionals.
Who
is it for?
This nine-session program is designed to help owners of private
forestlands help themselves by learning and deciding what
is best for their individual property. If you want to identify
problems and develop solutions that meet your ownership goals,
this program is for you.
Topics Include
- Introduction to Forest Stewardship Planning and personal goals
- How to write a Forest Stewardship Plan
- How to map and describe your property
- How to maintain Forest health
- Forest Ecology - how forests respond to disturbances
- Planing and taking care of your forest
- Sustainable timber harvesting
- Wildlife habitat identification and enhancement
- Forest resource inventory
- Native plant identification
- Understanding forest soils and fertility
- Riparian, wetlands, and water quality
- Understanding cultural resources of your Forestland
- Enhancing aesthetic and recreational opportunities on your Family Forest
- Where to go for help
Arno Bergstrom, our Environmental Stewardship Extension Educator, can be reached at abergstr@co.kitsap.wa.us or call him at (360) 337-7225.
Forestry Tips
- Native Tree Species
- Tree Health & Root Rot
- Backyard Stewardship
- Fire Safe Homes
- Keep Christmas Fresh
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