May 2022
Nelson Road Tree Farm Tour May 21, 2022
Nelson Road Tree Farm Tour May 21, 2022 One of our local tree farmers has an inspirational story to share about forest restoration. In1996, Bob and Kaz Barker purchased 71 acres (Bob’s retirement project) in the Van Zandt area. The intention was to restore this wet lowland marginal pasture land back into a forest. Their property is along the Black Slough, which is a prime aquatic off-channel habitat for the South Fork of the Nooksack River. Bob was…
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Wildfire Conversations: Preparing your property for the risks of Wildfire in Western Washington
JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE! Join us for our open house – Wildfire Conversations: Preparing your property for the risks of wildfires in Western Washington at Mason County Public Works on May 24, 2022, from 6:00-7:30 pm Will your home survive a wildfire? Prepare your property before a wildfire strikes your area! WILDFIRE RISK · Basics of wildfire behavior and how homes ignite · A list of practical ways to lessen your wildfire risk · Potential opportunities for…
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Third Quarter WA Tree Farm Program meeting, July 14th, 2022
Third quarter meeting for Washington Tree Farm Program starts at noon. All members are welcome, please contact Elizabeth Ide at: info@watreefarm.org or 360-602-1603, for more details.
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Inspector Training zoom class: August 11th, 2022, time TBA
Become an American Tree Farm System Volunteer Inspector By becoming a volunteer inspector you can engage more landowners in the practice of sound, sustainable forestry. To see the requirements and sign up registration form Who Can Become a Volunteer Inspector? updated registrationick here. form and eligibility A consulting Forester Becoming an ATFS volunteer allows you to reach new clients. ATFS offers your clients a no-cost entrance into the certified wood marketplace. By working with landowners to get their property certified, you…
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Fourth Quarter WA Tree Farm Program Meeting, October 13th, 2022
Fourth quarter meeting for Washington Tree Farm Program starts at noon. All members are welcome, please contact Elizabeth Ide at: info@watreefarm.org or 360-602-1603, for more details.
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