Forestry Announcements
Our current grant funding is dedicated to forest health and wildfire preparedness. If you are interested in receiving technical assistance related to those topics, please use the form below. We currently have minimal funding to provide forest management plans. Please use the form below to determine your eligibility or reach out to the Dept of Natural Resources' Small Forest Landowners Office.
We are excited to announce that we now have limited funding to support urban tree cover needs in the Minnehaha area! Please see below to learn more about this new program.
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 more forestry resources here.
If you would like to schedule a site visits or are interested in general forest health, fill out our Wildfire and Forest Resilience Assistance Form or get in touch with our Wildfire Natural Resource Technician:
Ryan Savaikie
rsavaikie@clarkcd.org
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 here, reach out to us to receive personalized assistance to complete your community wildfire risk assessment, and help protect your community from wildfires today.
Forest Management Planning
We can work with landowners to create forest management plans that are tailored specifically to individual properties. Plans are developed in accordance with best management practices to help you achieve your management goals and to address or prevent natural resource concerns on your forested land.
Having a management plan can help you gain access to a variety of financial incentive programs. See below to learn more about how we work with residents and partners to create effective forest management plans.
Natural Resource Technical Assistance and 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 your property to provide suggestions and expert advice about a variety of natural resource concerns.
We can provide free planning for many issues, including:
Silvicultural
Tree planting, and/or thinning prescriptions
Forest health concerns
Invasive species management
Wildlife habitat improvement
And more!
