Outreach

Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for Camano Island Forest Owners

Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for Camano Island Forest Owners

Learn hands-on strategies for managing healthy forests on Camano Island Many forest owners across Western Washington are interested in taking a hands-on approach to improving the health, resilience and productivity of their forests, but may lack the information, skills and resources to do so. At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners […]

Forestry & Environmental Science Education in the Pacific Northwest

Forestry & Environmental Science Education in the Pacific Northwest

Professor Jerry Franklin, far right, lectures a University of Washington class in a ponderosa pine forest in Oregon. Photo by Debbie Johnson. If you’re interested in a career involving forest management, natural resources, or environmental science the Pacific Northwest has a wonderful range of higher education programs covering those topics. In fact, several NNRG staff […]

These Boots are Made for Walking (Around in the Forest)

These Boots are Made for Walking (Around in the Forest)

Unless you own a forest and have had an NNRG forester out for a site visit, the details of a forester’s job might be a little murky to you. You suspect it involves wearing a cool vest, tree puns, and something called DBH tape…right?  In the interest of pulling back the curtain on the critical […]

Bringing Biochar Back

Bringing Biochar Back

Biochar is a form of charcoal sometimes used as a soil amendment in agriculture. But that’s really only half the story. It’s produced when organic waste material, such as forest slash, is combusted in the presence of limited oxygen. Though often described as a soil amendment, in Pacific Northwest forests it might be better thought […]

NNRG Welcomes New Staff

NNRG Welcomes New Staff

Northwest Natural Resource Group is pleased to be heading into the dog days of summer with three new team members! GUSTAVO SEGURA FLORES | Forestry Technician Gustavo was raised in the central coast of California with a large focus on traditional agriculture. Seeking a more temperate climate, Gustavo relocated to Grays Harbor County in 2017 […]

Soil Stewardship Basics

Soil Stewardship Basics

Forest stewardship can be thought of as synonymous with soil stewardship. Healthy soils sustain wildlife habitat, grow high-quality timber, improve your forest’s resilience to stressors like drought, heat, and pests, and store carbon.  So how does one become an expert in forest soils? Below we outline the fundamentals of soil stewardship and direct you to […]

Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for Jefferson County Forest Owners

Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for Jefferson County Forest Owners

Learn hands-on strategies for managing healthy forests in Jefferson County Many forest owners across Jefferson County are interested in taking a hands-on approach to improving the health, resilience and productivity of their forests, but lack the information, skills and resources to do so. At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to […]

This Forest on the Kitsap is Protected – Forever

This Forest on the Kitsap is Protected – Forever

Photo credit: Joe Walsh.  On Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula – that arrow-shaped piece of land between Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula – Great Peninsula Conservancy is working to conserve and restore degraded shorelines, peat bogs, forests, saltwater marshes, and salmon-bearing streams. The lands and waters under Great Peninsula Conservancy’s care are protected – forever. Through […]

Workshop: Chainsaw Safety & Tree Felling for Beginners: SAWW Training Levels 1 & 2

Workshop: Chainsaw Safety & Tree Felling for Beginners: SAWW Training Levels 1 & 2

Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) courses provide training and practice in precision tree felling and small-diameter thinning.
Join NNRG for a unique, hands-on training program for small woodland owners who are interested in learning how to safely cut down trees in the woods.

Workshop: Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for San Juan Forest Owners – San Juan Island

Workshop: Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for San Juan Forest Owners – San Juan Island

At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to simple, do-it-yourself strategies for thinning their forests, mitigating slash and creating value-added products. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the ecological risks facing Orcas Island forests due to wildfire, drought, disease, and insect infestation.

Workshop: Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for San Juan Forest Owners – Orcas Island

Workshop: Hands-On Forest Health Strategies for San Juan Forest Owners – Orcas Island

At this workshop, local and regional experts will introduce forest owners to simple, do-it-yourself strategies for thinning their forests, mitigating slash and creating value-added products. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the ecological risks facing Orcas Island forests due to wildfire, drought, disease, and insect infestation.

NNRG Wins Green Globe Award for Leader in Forest Stewardship!

NNRG Wins Green Globe Award for Leader in Forest Stewardship!

Every two years, the King County Executive recognizes individuals and organizations that are leading the way on environmental issues in our region. NNRG is proud and honored to be selected as this year’s winner of the Green Globe Award for Leader in Forest Stewardship!

Doing Better than Carbon Neutrality for Forest Products

Doing Better than Carbon Neutrality for Forest Products

By David Diaz, Ecotrust​
I’m a forest modeling, mapping, and number-crunching nerd. Seven years ago, I got pulled into an investigation of the social and ecological impacts involved with construction of the first office building in the world to achieve Living Building certification, the Bullitt Center in Seattle. I was given what seemed like a straightforward task, yet I’m still wrestling with the same underlying question. The journey I’ve been on is not unique in the forest sector, though, and today I’d like to share that story with you.

Some Benefits of Small Clearings in a Sustainable Forest

Some Benefits of Small Clearings in a Sustainable Forest

This article was written by Tim Schomberg, prior of North Cascades Buddhist Priory, which is a member of NNRG’s Group FSC Certificate. By Tim Schomberg I manage over 200 acres of forest owned by our church.  This forest was once part of a Weyerhaeuser Corporation tree farm of about 900 acres. The whole of the 900 […]

2021 Winter/Spring Native Plant Sales

2021 Winter/Spring Native Plant Sales

The winter wet season in the Pacific Northwest is an ideal time to plant young trees and native shrubs! Planting native trees and shrubs enhances forest biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and forage for pollinators. It’s also a great way connect to the land and increase your aesthetic and recreational appreciation for the forest.

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