Video Time - Links to our WFFA Videos
Click here to view a complete listing of our WFFA videos, including the recent Bigleaf Maple Syrup Conference held at Pack Forest!
Small family forest owners were promised alternative harvest prescriptions in 1999 Forests & Fish that have yet to materialize. Several years ago we considered legal action, but instead decided to make our case using science that confirms 75’ and 50’ buffers can be equally as effective protecting all the resources as current wider buffers. There is a “template” option in rules available only to SFLOs that WFFA is asking the Forest Practice Board to adopt (Nov 10th) based on the science. If you haven’t received an email with details & examples, contact kenbonniemiller@gmail.com, or watch your email for reminders.
Wildfire Ready Neighbors is a free new program that provides residents with a tailored wildfire plan and resources for improving defenses against fire.
You can sign up today at https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/.
Are you tapping maples on your property? If you are, then WSU Extension Forestry is interested in learning from you!
Sapsuckers is a community-based science program that sources on-the-ground data from individuals who are actively tapping bigleaf maples in western Washington and Oregon.
We need your help! Bigleaf maple sugaring is catching on at both the hobby and commercial scale. Data from hobbyists and syrup producers can help us gain a better understanding of how things like site, tree, and weather characteristics influence sap yield and quality over a broader geographic area. This will guide our understanding of best practices and assist the development of a sustainable bigleaf maple syrup market in the Pacific Northwest.
Are you interested in joining the Sapsucker program? Please click to see further details.
Click here to view a complete listing of our WFFA videos, including the recent Bigleaf Maple Syrup Conference held at Pack Forest!
My trees have just been have been cut. What do I do next?
How many trees per acre should I plant on newly harvested land?
How do I find out how many trees per acre are growing on my land?
Why did my newly planted seedlings die?
Do I need to worry about insects attacking my trees?
My big trees are dying. Could it be from a disease?
Something is eating my young trees! What is it? What can I do about it?
Other plants are growing where I planted young seedlings. Do I need to do something about them?
How do I mix chemicals in my backpack sprayer?
How can I control weeds if I don't want to use chemicals?
I want to plant western red cedar on my land. Is it hard to get established?
I'd like to plant red alder instead of Douglas-fir. Should I do so?
My trees seem to be too close together. Should I cut some of them out? How do I know when to do it?
I think my trees are big enough to harvest. How do I find out about how to do it and who will do it?
Do I need to know exactly where my property lines and corners are located?
These chapters were written by Bryon W. Loucks, retired forester and small forest landowner, who wanted to share his 50 years of experience with other small forest landowners who are interested in learning more about managing their forest land. They are focused on management of Douglas-fir in western Washington, but many of the chapters contain information that is useful with other species and in other locations. If you have questions or want to make comments, he can be contacted at bryonloucks@gmail.com
Chapter 6 - Tree Improvement Programs
Chapter 8 - Disease & Insect Damage
Chapter 12 - Marketing & Final Harvest
Chapter 13 - Growing Douglas-fir
Chapter 15 - Growing Western Redcedar
Chapter 16 - Westside Timber Species (not completed)
Chapter 17 - Tale of Three Stands
Chapter 18 - Surveying Corners and Property Lines
Appendix: Samples of Contracts. Word versions are provided so you can modify them for your own use.
