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Find comprehensive services and information related to forestry in King County, Washington such as forester assistane for landowners, tax incentives to protect forest resources, grants, forest fire information, forestry education resources and the Rural Forest Commission..

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Sustainable Forestry in King County, Washington

Forestry education and outreach

Staff from the Forestry Program are available to speak to groups about the importance of forests in King County. To request a speaker, please contact Kathy Creahan, Forestry Program Manager.

Training and technical assistance are offered for forest landowners and those who live in or near forests.

  • Is your home ready for wildfire? With a little training and a bit of yard clean-up, you can keep your home and family safer. Learn how at a free workshop presented by recognized experts. Learn more about our Firewise Workshop to be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 in North Bend here.
  • Wildfire presents a threat to rural communities. King County foresters are available for free neighborhood consultation sessions on forest fire safety and community emergency response planning.
  • Forest through the treesThe Fall 2011 class in Forest Stewardship Coached Planning (external link) in Preston has started. The course is offered through the WSU Extension Puget Sound Forest Stewardship Program.

For more information about forestry services in King County, please contact Linda Vane, Project Manager, King County Forestry Program.

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