Ecological Forestry Techniques for Hotter, Drier Times
How do we address past mismanagement while also preparing for the future climate?
Northwest Natural Resource Group and partners are launching a new demonstration project to test techniques that can help forests better endure the kinds of climatic change that we expect in the Pacific Northwest.
Can it Snuffle for Truffle?
Jason Lee let his gaze drift past the Roomba ambling across his living room, and
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
Keeping Dead Wood and Creating Wildlife Habitat Piles: Some Guidance for Forest Owners
Snags, large down logs, and big decadent trees provide food and shelter to more than 40 percent of wildlife species in Pacific Northwest forests. They are important structures for cavity-dependent birds and small mammals, food sources for woodpeckers and other foragers, and slowly release nutrients into the ecosystem with the help of decomposer critters.
Beavers as Partners in Riparian Restoration
And as the Bisers worked on restoring the hydrology of the forest, something amazing happened: beavers moved in, and eagerly set to work restoring the hydrology on their own.
Working with Partners on Rare Habitats
This article, by Jim Merzenich of Oak Basin Tree Farm, was first published in the
Eye to the Future: Adaptation Survey Results
Before the holidays, NNRG and partners in the Forest Adaptation Network (FAN) conducted an initial
Seedling Check In: Stossel Creek, One Year Later
Even with the ongoing pandemic, 2020 was a busy year at Stossel Creek! In early
Hindsight Into 2020
In a year full of unprecedented events, one thing remained constant: NNRG’s commitment to sharing the benefits of ecological forestry!
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!
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
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.
Ecological Forestry Techniques for Hotter, Drier Times
How do we address past mismanagement while also preparing for the future climate?
Northwest Natural Resource Group and partners are launching a new demonstration project to test techniques that can help forests better endure the kinds of climatic change that we expect in the Pacific Northwest.
Can it Snuffle for Truffle?
Jason Lee let his gaze drift past the Roomba ambling across his living room, and out the floor-to-ceiling window framing
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
Keeping Dead Wood and Creating Wildlife Habitat Piles: Some Guidance for Forest Owners
Snags, large down logs, and big decadent trees provide food and shelter to more than 40 percent of wildlife species in Pacific Northwest forests. They are important structures for cavity-dependent birds and small mammals, food sources for woodpeckers and other foragers, and slowly release nutrients into the ecosystem with the help of decomposer critters.
Beavers as Partners in Riparian Restoration
And as the Bisers worked on restoring the hydrology of the forest, something amazing happened: beavers moved in, and eagerly set to work restoring the hydrology on their own.
