Soil Stewardship Basics
Forest stewardship can be thought of as synonymous with soil stewardship. Healthy soils sustain wildlife
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
This Forest on the Kitsap is Protected – Forever
Photo credit: Joe Walsh. On Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula – that arrow-shaped piece of land between
Hoh River Recreation & Conservation Area Obtains FSC® Certification!
NNRG is pleased to announce the addition of the Hoh River Recreation and Conservation Area to our FSC® Group Certificate!
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
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
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.
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
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
Bringing Biochar Back
Biochar is a form of charcoal sometimes used as a soil amendment in agriculture. But that’s really only half the
NNRG Welcomes New Staff
Northwest Natural Resource Group is pleased to be heading into the dog days of summer with three new team members!
Soil Stewardship Basics
Forest stewardship can be thought of as synonymous with soil stewardship. Healthy soils sustain wildlife habitat, grow high-quality timber, improve
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
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
Hoh River Recreation & Conservation Area Obtains FSC® Certification!
NNRG is pleased to announce the addition of the Hoh River Recreation and Conservation Area to our FSC® Group Certificate!
