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RESOURCE LIBRARY
RESOURCE LIBRARY
FOREST & FOREST STEWARDSHIP TOPICS
Click on a link below to see resources from NNRG and other organizations on that topic.
Biochar
- Visit NNRG’s Biochar & Biofuels page for more resources
- Forest Health and Biochar Study Results – NNRG
- Biochar Market Analysis for San Juan County and the Pacific Northwest – NNRG
- Woody Biomass Production Methods – Kai Hoffman-Krull
- Restore Char – A website dedicated to the manufacture and sale of biochar
- Biomass Energy and Biofuels from Oregon’s Forests – Oregon Forest Resources Institute
Birds
- Forest Restoration with Birds in Mind – NNRG
- Resources for Building Wildlife Nesting & Roosting Boxes – NNRG
- Managing Forest Habitats for Migrant Song Birds – WSU Extension
- Audubon Native Plants Database – Audubon
- Diversifying Forest Structure to Promote Wildlife Biodiversity in Western Washington Forests – WSU Extension
- Forest Parkland Restoration Planning Related to Breeding Birds in Seattle – Washington Audubon
- Habitat Conservation for Landbirds in Coniferous Forests of Western Oregon and Washington – Oregon-Washington Partners in Flight
Carbon Sequestration
Climate Change
- Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest Forests – NNRG
- Climate Change Resource Center (CCRC) – US Forest Service
- Northwest Climate Toolbox – University of California Merced & Universisty of Washington
- Seedlot Selection Tool – OSU & US Forest Service
Cost-share (see Funding)
- Resources for Funding Forest Stewardship – NNRG
- Information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – NNRG
- Oregon EQIP page – NRCS Oregon
- Washington EQIP page – NRCS Washington
- Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Program (WHCMP)
- Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – NRCS
- Conservation Stewardship Program – NRCS Oregon
DIY Stewardship
- Do-It-Yourself Ways to Steward a Beautiful Forest – NNRG
- Conducting a Forest Biodiversity Assessment – NNRG
- Basic Forest Inventory Techniques for Family Forest Owners – WSU Extension
- Inventory and Mapping: A Beginner’s Guide to Basic Inventory and Digital Mapping – Institute for Culture and Ecology
Ecosystem Services
- Monitoring Ecosystem Services – NNRG
- Tools to Monitor Ecosystem Services – NNRG
- Ecosystem Services Protocols for Use on Forestlands in Western Washington and Oregon – NNRG & Willamette Partnership
FSC® Certified Forest Owners
FSC® Certification
FSC® Wood
- Woodsearch – Search for FSC® Certified Building Materials – NNRG & FSC® US
Funding
- Full list of Resources on Funding Forest Stewardship – NNRG
- All About the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – NNRG
- Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Program (WHCMP) – Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
- Oregon Department of Forestry Grants & Incentives – Oregon Department of Forestry
- Oregon Conservation Stewardship Program – NRCS Oregon
- Washington Conservation Stewardship Program – NRCS Washington
Harvesting (see also Thinning)
- Resources on Thinning & Selling Trees – NNRG
- Woody Biomass Calculator – NNRG
- Introduction to Harvest Systems – NNRG
- Practices to Steward a Beautiful Forest after Timber Harvest – NNRG
- Small-scale Harvesting for Woodland Owners – OSU Extension
- Managing a Timber Sale – WSU Extension
- A Primer for Timber Harvesting – WSU Extension
- Assessing Tree Health – WSU Extension
- Spacing Young Conifer Stands – OSU Extension
- Young Stand Thinning Strategies – OSU Extension
Invasives
- Resources on invasives in Oregon and Washington – NNRG
- Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks – Pacific Northwest Extension
- Forest Health Topics & Information – Oregon.gov
- Invasive Species & Other Forest Health Issues – West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
- If You Can’t Beat’Em, Eat’Em: Edible Invasives – Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Board
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Brooms – OSU Extension
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: English Ivy – OSU Extension
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Gorse – OSU Extension
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Himalayan & Evergreen Blackberry – OSU Extension
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Knapweeds – OSU Extension
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Knotweeds – OSU Extension
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Tansy Ragwort – OSU Extension
Inventory (see Monitoring)
Management Planning
- Management Plan Resources – NNRG
- WSU’s Forest Management Planning Guidebook – WSU
- OSU’s Land Measurement and Survey – OSU
- Coached Stewardship Planning Program – WSU
- My Land Plan – American Forest Foundation
- Forest Planner – Ecotrust
- Oregon Forest Management Planning
- Management Plan Resources – OSU
- Washington Integrated Forest Management Plan & Guidelines – WA DNR
Monitoring
- Monitoring & Inventory Tools – NNRG
- Inventory and Mapping: A Beginner’s Guide to Basic Inventory and Digital Mapping of Non-timber Forest Products on Small Private Forestlands – Institute for Culture and Ecology
- PNW 630, Basic Forest Inventory Techniques for Family Forest Owners – OSU Extension
- EC 1129, Tools for Measuring Your Forest – OSU Extension
- EM 9058, Measuring Your Trees – OSU Extension
New Landowners
Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs)
- Non-timber Forest Products
- Non-timber forest products resources for small forestland owners & businesses
- Special forests products: species information guide for the Pacific Northwest
- Managing the “other” forest: collecting and protecting non-timber forest products
- Non-timber Forest Products and Forest Stewardship Plans
- Opportunities for conservation-based development of non-timber forest products in the Pacific Northwest
- Income opportunities in special forest products: self-help suggestions for rural entrepreneurs
- Managing small woodlands for diverse value
- Value added programs for small woodland owners
- Inventory and mapping: a beginner’s guide to basic inventory and digital mapping of non-timber forest products on small private forestlands
Public Lands
Regulations
- Washington Forest Practices – WA DNR
- Oregon Forest Practices Act – OR Department of Forestry
- Oregon’s Forest Protection Laws; An Illustrated Manual – Oregon Forest Resources Institute
- National Timber Tax Website – USDA
- Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2019 Tax Year – USDA
- Federal Income Tax on Timber – US Forest Service
- Washington Department of Revenue Forest Tax Information – WA Department of Revenue
- Oregon Department of Revenue Forest Tax Information – OR Department of Revenue
Roads
- Forest Roads – WA DNR
- Forest Road Construction and Maintenance – US Forest Service
- The Not-So-Open Road: Road Decommissioning at Ellsworth Creek Preserve – NNRG
- Thoughtfully Constructed Roads Reduce Effects on Streams – Oregon Forest Resources Institute
Salmon
- Salmon Field Guide – Western Governors University
- Riparian Areas: Fish & Wildlife Havens – Western Forestry and Conservation Association
- Our Forests are Made of Salmon – North Coast Land Conservancy
- The Life (And Death) Cycle of the Salmon – NNRG
- Making a Good Co-Home – NNRG
Seasonal Forestry Activities
- Seasonal Forestry Reminders – NNRG
Selling Trees (see Harvesting)
Service Providers
Snags & Down Wood (see also Wildlife Habitat)
- Keeping Dead Wood and Creating Wildlife Habitat Piles: Some Guidance for Forest Owners – NNRG
- Snags – The Wildlife Tree – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Identifying Snags with Cavities: Protecting a Critical Wildlife Resource – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Dead and Dying Trees: Essential Life in the Forest – US Forest Service
- How to Build a Wildlife Habitat Pile (video) – NNRG
Stand Release
- Increasing Forest Health Through Stand Release & Pre-commercial Thinning – NNRG
- Competition & Density in Woodland Stands – OSU Extension
Taxes (see also Regulations)
- National Timber Tax Website
- Federal Income Taxation for Woodland Owners: An Overview (PDF) – OSU Forestry Extension
- Federal Income Tax on Timber: A Quick Guide for Woodland Owners – US Forest Service
- Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2019 Tax Year – US Forest Service
Thinning (see Harvesting)
Wildfire
- Resources on Preparing Your Home & Forest for Wildfire – NNRG
- Wildfire Resources – Washington DNR
- Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes – Pacific Northwest Extension
Wildlife habitat (also see Birds, Bats, & Salmon)
- Keeping Dead Wood and Creating Wildlife Habitat Piles: Some Guidance for Forest Owners – NNRG
- Snags – The Wildlife Tree – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Dead and Dying Trees: Essential Life in the Forest – US Forest Service
- Forest Restoration with Birds in Mind – NNRG
- Family Forests and Wildlife: What You Need to Know – Western Forestry and Conservation
Association - Managing Small Woodlands for Raptors: Oregon & Washington – Western Forestry and Conservation
Association - How to Build a Wildlife Habitat Pile (video) – NNRG
- Westside Douglas-Fir Forests and Wildlife – Western Forestry and Conservation Association
- Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest – WDFW
- Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest – WDFW
- Woodland Fish and Wildlife – Western Forestry and Conservation Association
- Amphibians in Managed Woodlands: Tools for Family Forestland Owners – Western Forestry and Conservation Association
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