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Forestry Resources by Topic
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Two Key Handouts:
- Forestry Education and Assistance for Washington Forest Landowners - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS043E
- Sources for Forest Stewardship Supplies and Materials - WSU Extension Handout
Topic List
Notes:
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Alder - see Hardwood management
Arborist - see Forestry assistance
Animal damage - see also Wildlife
- Beaver, Muskrat and Nutria on Small Woodlands - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Recognizing Sapsucker Damage to Your Trees - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS057E
- Timber Damage by Black Bears - USDA Forest Service publication
Backyard Forestry and Wildlife
- Backyard Forest Stewardship in Eastern Washington - WSU Extension Website
- Backyard Forest Stewardship in Western Washington - WSU Extension Website
- Backyard Woods - Arbor Day Foundation Guide and Tip Sheets
- Backyard Wildlife Habitat - NRCS Tip Sheet
- Living with Wildlife Series - from WDFW
- National Wildlife Federation Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat
- WDFW Certified Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Birds and Bats- see also Wildlife
- Attracting Birds of Prey - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1602
- Band-Tailed Pigeons of the Managed Pacific Northwest Forestlands - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Bats - Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflet
- Build Nest Boxes for Wild Birds - OSU Woodland Workbook Series EC1556
- Cavity Nesting Ducks - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Encouraging songbirds in your backyard - WSU Extension Publication
- Hawk, Eagle and Osprey Management on Small Woodlands - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Managing Small Woodlands for Cavity Nesting Birds - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Managing Forest Habitats for Migrant Songbirds - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Nest Boxes for Birds - WDFW Urban Wildlife Series
- Planting for Birds - WACD Plant Material Center Publication
- Rainforest Birds: A Land Manager's Guide to Breeding Bird Habitat in Young Conifer Forests in the Pacific Northwest - USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5304
- Rocket-Box Bat House
- Wood Duck - Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflet
Brush Control - see Vegetation control
Certification
- American Tree Farm System
- National Wildlife Federation Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat
- Washington Tree Farm Program
- WDFW Certified Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Children and Youth
- Animal Inn - Forest Service materials on the importance of dead wood for wildlife habitat
- Exploring Trees and Ponds - Youth activities from the Education Development Center
- Forest History Society
- Forest Resource Environmental Education Network
- Let's Go Outside - USFWS
- National 4-H Forestry Curriculum
- National Association of Conservation Districts - Stewardship and Education
- Project Learning Tree (PLT)
- The Significance of Private Forests in the U.S. - from the Forest History Society
Christmas trees
- An Introduction to Growing Christmas Trees
- Christmas tree resources - from the WSU Extension Small Farms Team
- Growing Christmas Trees in the Pacific Northwest - PNW Extension Bulletin PNW0006
- National Christmas Tree Association
- Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association
- Puget Sound Christmas Tree Association
- Vegetation Management in Christmas Trees - Chapter from the PNW Weed Management Handbook
- WSU Extension Christmas Tree Bulletins
Climate change
- Adapting to Climate Change - A short course for land managers
- Carbon Footprints in Forestry - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Cash for Carbon: A Woodland Owner's Guide for Accessing Carbon Markets - Purdue Extension fact sheet
- Climate Change and Species Distribution - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Climate Change Handbook: A Citizen's Guide to Thoughtful Action - Oregon State University
- Climate Change in Washington State - Department of Ecology
- Climate Change Resource Center (CCRC) - USFS
- Life cycle impacts of forest management and wood utilization on carbon mitigation: knowns and unknowns - UW-led research
- Water, Climate Change, and Forests - USFS PNW-GTR-812
Commercial thinning - see Thinning
Conservation easements
- A Guide to the Tax Benefits of Donating a Conservation Easement
- Conservation Tax Center
- Land Trust Alliance
- Private Landowner Network
- Washington Land Trust Directory - From the Land Trust Alliance
- Working Forest Conservation Easements: A Primer for Forest Landowners - Maryland Cooperative Extension information sheet
Consulting forester - see Forestry assistance
Cost share programs
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- Family Forest Fish Passage Program (FFFPP)
- Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP)
- Riparian Open Space Program
- Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)
Cultural Resources
- Ethnobotany and Cultural Resources - WSDOT website
- Protecting Cultural Resources in Washington - NRCS Publication
- Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
Disease
- Forest Health in Western Washington - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Annosus Root Disease of Western Conifers - USDA Forest Service Forest Insect and Diseases Leaflet FIDL 172
- Armillaria Root Rot - USDA Forest Service Disease Management Notes
- Armillaria (Shoestring) Root Rot - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1776
- Assessing Tree Health - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS055E
- Common Tree Diseases of British Columbia - excellent book available from the Canadian Forest Service
- Dead Branches, Dead Tops & Dead Trees: The Interaction of Water Stress, Insects & Disease - Oregon Department of Forestry
- Common Tree Diseases of British Columbia - online guide
- Conifer Disorders - First Level Diagnosis - WA DNR Handout
- Eastern Washington Forest Diseases - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Forest Disease Management Notes
- Forest Health Concepts and Issues in the Pacific Northwest - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Forest Health Highlights in Washington - 2008
- Forest Health Overview - WSU Extension Forest Health Note
- Forestspests.org
- Hemlock Dwarf Mistletoe - USDA Forest Service Forest Insect and Diseases Leaflet FIDL 135
- Laminated Root Rot - USDA Forest Service Forest Disease Management Notes
- Laminated Root Rot - WSU Extension Forest Health Note
- Laminated Root Rot in Western North America - USDA Forest Service Resource bulletin PNW-GTR-349
- Needle Diseases in Oregon Coast Range Conifers - OSU Woodland Workbook Series EC1515
- Rhabdocline Needle Cast of Douglas-Fir - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1306
- Root Diseases - ID and Management - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Seasonal Foliage Loss in Pacific Northwest Conifer Trees - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS056E
- Swiss Needle Cast - USDA Forest Service Forest Disease Management Notes
- Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative
- WA DNR Forest Health Program
- Western Forest Insect and Disease Leaflets - List of USDA Forest Service leaflets
- Western Forest Insects and Diseases - A USDA Forest Service clearinghouse of disease information
- Western Washington Forest Diseases - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- White Pine Blister Rust - USDA Forest Service Disease Management Notes
- White Pine Blister Rust - WSU Extension Forest Health Note
- WSU Extension Forest Health Notes - Complete Set
- WSU Puyallup Plant and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory
Endangered Species
- Washington Natural Heritage Program
- WDFW Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) Program
- WDFW Wildlife Management - Endangered Species
Estate planning
- Conservation Tax Center
- Estate Planning for Forest Landowners: What Will Become of Your Timberland - USDA Forest Service General Technical Report GTR-SRS-112
- National Timber Tax Website
- Ties to the Land Homepage
- USDA Forest Service Estate Planning Website
Fire
- Be Firewise - King County Firewise Brochure
- DNR Fire Information and Prevention
- Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes - PNW Extension Bulletin PNW0590
- Firewise Communities
- Reducing Fire Risk on Your Forest Property - PNW Extension Bulletin PNW618
- What is Firewise? - Snohomish Conservation District Info
- Wildfire Prevention in Skagit County - Skagit Conservation District Info
Firewood
- Firewood Economics - UI Extension Bulletin
- Fuelwood Characteristics of Northwest Conifers and Hardwoods (updated 2010) - USFS PNW-GTR-810
Fish - see Riparian management
Forest economics - see Forest finance
Forest finance
- Economagic - web learning module co-developed by WSU Extension
- Financial Analysis Principles and Applications for Private Forest Lands - WSU Extension Manual 030
Forest health - see Disease or Insects
Forest management (general)
- Introduction to Forest Management in Western Washington - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Forest Ecology in Washington - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1943
- Managing Woodlands for Aesthetics and Enjoyment - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Silviculture for Washington Family Forests - WSU Extension Bulletin EB2000
- Terminology for Forest Landowners - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1353
- Tree Vigor, Forest Ecology, and Stand Dynamics - WSU Extension streaming video library
Forest stewardship planning
- Your Forest Stewardship Plan - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS060E
- Guidelines for Timber Management Plans - WA Dept. of Revenue
- Forest Stewardship Planning Workbook - WSU Extension Bulletin EB2016
- Washington State Integrated Forest Management Plan Guidelines
- A Stewardship Handbook for Family Forest Ownerships - National Association of State Foresters
Forestry assistance - see also Cost share programs
- Forestry Education and Assistance for Washington Forest Landowners - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS043E
- Certified Arborist Directory - from the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Certified Forester Directory - from the Society of American Foresters
- Consulting Forester Directory - from WSU Extension
- DNR Small Forest Landowner Office
- eXtension - Nationwide online Extension resources
- Forest*A*Syst - National web site with tools for private forest owners
Forestry supplies (some examples with no implied endorsement)
- Sources for Forest Stewardship Supplies and Materials - WSU Extension Handout
- Forestry Supply Retailers (some examples with no implied endorsement)
Game - see Wildlife
Hardwood management
- Ecology and Silviculture of Bigleaf Maple - BC Ministry of Forests Extension Note 33
- Fact-Sheet for planting Red Alder - provided by Weyerhaeuser
- Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative
- Hardwoods of the Pacific Northwest - OSU Forest Resource Laboratory Research Contribution 8
- Management Options for Declining Red Alder Forests - WSU Extension Manual EM003
- Managing Red Alder Workshop - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Native Hardwoods on Family Forests - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Red alder-a state of knowledge - streaming videos from international symposium
- Red alder-a state of knowledge (PNW-GTR-669) - USDA Forest Service General Technical Report
- Western Hardwoods Association
- Wildlife in Broadleaf Woodlands of Oregon and Washington - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
Insects
- Forest Health in Western Washington - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Ambrosia Beetles of Western Conifers - USDA Forest Service Forest Insect and Diseases Leaflet FID 170
- Assessing Tree Health - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS055E
- Bark Beetles - ID and Management - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Defoliation Insects - Lifestyle and Management - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Douglas-fir Beetle (FIDL 5) - USDA Forest Service Forest Insect and Diseases Leaflet
- Douglas-fir Beetle - WSU Extension Forest Health Note
- Douglas-fir Tussock Moth - OR Dept. of Forestry Forest Health Note
- Fir Engraver Beetle - OR Dept. of Forestry Forest Health Note
- Fir Engraver Beetle - WSU Extension Forest Health Note
- Forest Health Video - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Forest Health Concepts and Issues in the Pacific Northwest - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Forest Health Overview - WSU Extension Forest Health Note
- Forest Insects in Eastern Washington - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Forest Insects in Western Washington - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Forestspests.org
- Managing the Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid - WSU Extension Bulletin EB0966
- Pacific Northwest Defoliators
- WA DNR Forest Health Program
- White Pine/Sitka Spruce Weevil - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1101E
- Western Forest Insect and Disease Leaflets - List of USDA Forest Service leaflets
- Western Forest Insects and Diseases - A USDA Forest Service clearinghouse of insect information
- Western Spruce Budworm - USDA Forest Service Forest Insect and Diseases Leaflet FIDL 53
- WSU Extension Forest Health Notes - Complete Set
- WSU Puyallup Plant and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory
Invasive species
- Blackberry Control - King County Noxious Weed Program
- Eastern Washington Weeds in the Woods - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- English Ivy Control - King County Noxious Weed Program
- Herb Roberts ("Stinky Bob") Control - King County Noxious Weed Program
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Brooms (e.g. Scotch broom) - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1598
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Bull Thistle - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1588
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Butterfly Bush - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1589
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Canada Thistle - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1590
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: English Ivy - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1595
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Garlic Mustard - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1593
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Himalayan Blackberry and Evergreen Blackberry - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1594
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Knapweeds - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1596
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Knotweeds - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1597
- Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Tansy Ragwort - OSU Extension Bulletin EC1599
- King County Noxious Weeds Best Management Practices
- King County Noxious Weeds Website
- Nonnative Invasive Plants of Pacific Coast Forests - A Field Guide for Identification - USFS PNW-GTR-817
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook - Complete - WSU Extension Publication MISC0049 - Hard copy or PDF version
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook - Forestry Chapter
- Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management - WSU Extension Publication MISC0185
- Scotch Broom Control - King County Noxious Weed Program
- Skagit County Noxious Weed Control Board
- Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board
- Washington State Invasive Species Council
- Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
- Washington State Noxious Weed List
- Weed Removal Best Management Practices for Noxious Weeds - WSU Extension Handout
Inventory
- Basic Forest Inventory Techniques for Family Forest Owners - PNW Extension Bulletin PNW630
- Forest Inventory - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- How To Use a Clinometer - Forestry Suppliers Technical Bulletin M0003
- Inventory Wizard: A New Tool That Makes it Easy to get Started with the Landscape Management System - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1983
- Selecting an Increment Borer - Forestry Suppliers Technical Bulletin M0004
- Simple Homemade Tools for Forest Resource Inventories - WSU Extension Manual EM038E
- Tools for Measuring Your Forest - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Virtual Cruiser Vest - WSU Extension Web learning module on forest inventory
Logging - see Timber harvesting
Maps
- Dapple Earth Explorer
- Google Maps
- Google Earth
- King County eMap - Assessor maps (best printed 11x17)
- King County iMap - interactive mapping service
- Land Measurement and Survey: An Introduction for Woodland Owners - Extension Bulletin PNW581
- Microsoft Bing Maps
- NASA World Wind
- Skagit County iMap - Interactive mapping service (requires Internet Explorer)
- Snohomish County Online Property Information (SCOPI) - Interactive mapping service
- WA DNR FPARS System - Create a variety of site maps, including site class, resources, water types, topo, and more
- Web Soil Survey (NRCS) - Soils maps and aerial images
Native plants and trees
- Western Washington Native Trees and Plants - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest - OSU website
- Eastern Washington Tree ID and Silvics - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Grow Your Own Native Landscape: A Guide to Identifying, Propagating and Landscaping with Western Washington Native Plants - WSU Extension Bulletin MISC0273
- Identification and Use of Common Riparian Woody Plants of the Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest Regions - NRCS Field Guide
- Native Plant Nurseries in Washington
- Native Plant Resources for the Pacific Northwest - King County Website
- Native Trees and Shrubs with High Wildlife Value - WA DNR Handout
- Northwest Native Plant Guide - King County Website
- Plant Associations in Washington's Puget Trough Ecoregion - WADNR Website
- Planting for Birds - WACD Plant Material Center Publication
- Planting Native Oak in the Pacific Northwest - USFS PNW-GTR-804
- Plants for Wildlife Habitat Improvement - WACD Plant Material Center Publication
- Rare Plant Information - Washington Natural Heritage Program
- Silvics of North America - US Forest Service Agriculture Handbook 654
- Skagit Conservation District - A potential source for native plants
- Snohomish Conservation District - A potential source for native plants
- Sound Native Plants Information Sheets
- Trees of Washington - WSU Extension Bulletin EB0440
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Washington Assoc. of Conservation Districts Plant Materials Center - A potential source for native plants
- Washington Native Plant Society
- Western Oregon and Washington Native Plant List
- WSU Master Gardeners Northwest Native Plant Guide
Non-timber forest products - see Special forest products
Noxious Weeds - see Invasive Species
Pruning
- Conifer Pruning Basics for Family Forest Landowners - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1984
- Pruning in Western Washington (WSU Extension)
- Pruning Landscape Trees - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1619
- Thinning and Pruning - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Tools Used for Pruning and Thinning - WSU Extension streaming video library
Publications and Video
- Oregon State University Extension Publications – OSU has a variety of forestry publications available
- Treesearch - search the US Forest Service publications library
- WSU Extension Forestry Publications – Full list of WSU Extension Forestry publications
- WSU Extension Forestry Streaming Videos – Video presentations on a variety of forestry topics
Reforestation
- Bareroot Planting Guide - WACD Plant Material Center Publication
- DNR Webster Forest Nursery
- Forest Tree Nurseries in Washington and Adjacent States - WSU Extension Bulletin EB0790
- How to Grow a Tree From Seed - from treehelp.com
- Maintaining Seedling Vigor - a guide from the DNR Webster Nursery
- Plant it Right: Restoration Planting Techniques - WSU Extension Brochure MISC0337
- Planting Forest Seedlings - WADNR Publication
- Skagit Conservation District - A potential source for native tree seedlings
- Snohomish Conservation District - A potential source for native tree seedlings
- Successful Reforestation: An Overview - OSU Woodland Workbook Series EC1498
- Tools used for Tree Planting and Weed Control - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Washington Assoc. of Conservation Districts Plant Materials Center - A potential source for native tree seedlings
Regulations
- DNR Small Forest Landowner Office
- Forest Practices - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Forest Practices Forms and Instructions (WA DNR)
- Forest Practices Illustrated
- Western Washington Regulations and Taxes - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Long-Term Forest Practices Applications
Riparian management
- Alternate Plans for Family Forests
- Bull Trout - Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflet
- Conservation Buffers - USDA National Agroforestry Center Publication
- DNR Small Forest Landowner Office
- Family Forest Fish Passage Program
- Forests and Water Resources: Best Management Practices Checklist - WSU Extension Handout
- Identification and Use of Common Riparian Woody Plants of the Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest Regions - NRCS Field Guide
- Plant it Right: Restoration Planting Techniques - WSU Extension Brochure MISC0337
- Plant it Right: Restoring Our Streams - WSU Extension Streaming Video
- Ponds - Planning, Design, Construction - USDA Agriculture Handbook 590
- Rainbow Trout - Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflet
- Riparian Areas: Fish and Wildlife Havens - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Trout in Small Woodland Areas - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Wetland Mammals - Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflet
- Wetlands as Varied as Our Region - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
Roads
- Forest Roads and Water Quality - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Low Volume Roads Engineering: Best Management Practices Field Guide - USAID Publication
- Roads on Small Acreage Forests in Washington - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1910
Root rot -see Disease
Security
- Forestland Security for Family Forests - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Junk Vehicle Verification, Notification and Affidavit - WA DOL form
- King County Illegal Dumping Online Report
- King County Junk Vehicle Information
- Liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation users Limitation - RCW 4.24.210
- Snohomish County Junk Vehicle Guidelines
Site Preparation - see Reforestation
Small-scale sawmilling
Software
- CVal: A Spreadsheet Tool to Evaluate the Direct Benefits and Costs of Carbon Sequestration Contracts for Managed Forests.- includes report and software download
- FORTOON - educational forest management game from UBC
- Inventory Wizard: A New Tool That Makes it Easy to get Started with the Landscape Management System - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1983
- Landscape Management System (LMS) Homepage
- Landscape Management System: A Computer Tool for Helping Family Forest Owners Make Management Decisions - WSU Extension Bulletin EB2024
- Landscape Management System (LMS) - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Rural Technology Initiative - free software tools
- Stand Visualization for Excel
Soils
- Digging a soil pit on your property - WSU Extension YouTube video
- Best Management Practices for Maintaining Soil Productivity in the Douglas-fir Region - OSU Extension Manual EM9023
- Forest Soil data for Your Forest Stewardship Plan - WSU Extension Manual EM064
- Forest Soils and Management Planning - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Introduction to Forest Soils - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Geology of Washington - WA DNR
- Keeping Your Forest Soils Healthy and Productive - WSU Extension Bulletin EB2019
- NRCS Web Soil Survey
- Washington Soil Atlas
Special forest products
- A Guide to Floral Greens: Special Forest Products - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1659
- Biology, Ecology, and Social Aspects of Wild Edible Mushrooms in the Forests of the Pacific Northwest: A Preface to Managing Commercial Harvest - USDA Forest Service General Technical Report PNW-GTR-309
- Books that Support Special Forest Products Education - a list from WSU Extension Specialist Jim Freed
- Fungi Perfecti - local mushroom grower, offers seminars, etc.
- Nontimber Forest Product Resources for Small Forestland Owners and Businesses
- Northwest Mushroomers Association - Whatcom County
- Pine nut sizes by tree species - compiled by WSU Extension Specialist Jim Freed
- Plants With Great Economic Potential As Medicinals or Culinary Products - from WSU Extension Specialist Jim Freed
- Puget Sound Mycological Society
- Reference books for herbs and medicinals - a list from WSU Extension Specialist Jim Freed
- Snohomish County Mycological Society
- Special forest products: Products from the Forests of the Pacific Northwest - WSU Extension Handout
- Special forest products: Species information guide for the Pacific Northwest - USDA Forest Service General Technical Report PNW-GTR-513
Succession planning - see Estate Planning
Taxes
- Designated Forest Land - WADOR Fact Sheet
- Federal Income on Timber: A Key to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions - USFS Technical Report R8-TP 84
- Federal Income Taxation for Woodland Owners: An Overview - OSU Woodland Workbook Series EC1526
- Guidelines for Timber Management Plans - WADOR Fact Sheet
- National Timber Tax Website
- Open Space Taxation Act - WADOR Fact Sheet
- Tax Tips for Forest Landowners - Annual tax tips from the US Forest Service
- WADOR Forest Excise Tax Return Tutorial
- WA Dept of Revenue Timber Tax Website
- Understanding Washington's Timber Excise Tax - WADOR Fact Sheet
- Washington State Forest Land and Timber Taxes - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
Thinning
- Thinning: An Important Timber Management Tool - PNW Extension Bulletin PNW0184
- Thinning and Pruning - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Thinning Young Douglas-fir West of the Cascades for Timber and Wildlife - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1927
- Tools Used for Pruning and Thinning - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Variable Density Thinning for Wildlife and Wood Production - article by DNR Stewardship Wildlife Biologist Jim Bottorff
Timber harvesting
- A Primer for Timber Harvesting - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1316
- Common Timber Harvesting Systems - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Forest Management and Timber Harvest Planning - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Horse Logging - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Horse Logging Directory - A list compiled by UW Pack Forest
- Managing Your Timber Sale: Advice for Landowners Before Logging - WSU Extension streaming video library
- L&I Logging Safety Resources - this site has several logging-related safety resources available, including free online courses
- Managing a Successful Timber Sale: Top 10 Musts - WSU Extension Forest Stewardship University Online Class
- Managing Your Timber Sale - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1818
- Selling Timber and Logs - OSU Woodland Workbook Series EC1587
- Timber Harvesting Options for Woodland Owners - OSU Woodland Workbook Series EC1582
Timber values
Tool use and safety
- Chainsaw and Other Equipment Safety and Personal Protective Clothing - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Forest Handtools - WSU Extension streaming video library
- L&I Online Safety videos (many related to chainsaws/logging)
- Small Tools for Wildlife Management - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Tools for Measuring Your Forest - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Tools used for Tree Planting and Weed Control - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Tools Used for Pruning and Thinning - WSU Extension streaming video library
- WSU Basic Hand and Power Forestry Tools website
Trails
- Hand Tools for Trail Work, 2005 Edition - USFS/USDOT Publication
- Recreational Trails Program Reports Order Form - Order free copies of USFS Trail Publications and Videos
- Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook, 2007 Edition - USFS/USDOT Publication
- Trail Design for Small Properties (University of Minnesota Extension)
- Wetland Trail Design and Construction, 2007 Edition - USFS/USDOT Publication
Vegetation Control - see also Invasive species
- Introduction to Conifer Release - OSU Woodland Workbook Series EC1388
- Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook - Online Version - see Forestry chapter.
- Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management - WSU Extension Publication MISC0185
Wetlands - see Riparian management
Wildlife - see also Animal damage, Birds, Endagered Species, and Riparian management
- Backyard Wildlife Habitat - NRCS Tip Sheet
- Bats Northwest
- Cavity Nesting Ducks - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Coastal Douglas-fir Forests and Wildlife - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Dead and Dying Trees: Essential for Life in the Forest - USFS PNW Research Station Science Findings Issue 20
- Habitat Management for Bats on Small Woodlands - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Diversifying Forest Structure to Promote Wildlife Biodiversity in Western Washington Forests - WSU Extension Manual EM044
- Habitat Management for Turkeys on Small Woodlands - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Is There a Place for Fish and Wildlife in Your Woodland? - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Living with Wildlife Series - from WDFW
- Mammals of the Pacific Northwest - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1894
- Managing Deer on Small Woodlands - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Managing for Wildlife on Private Forests in Washington - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Managing Small Woodlands for Elk - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Managing Small Woodlands for Grouse - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Native Trees and Shrubs with High Wildlife Value - WA DNR Handout
- Plants for Wildlife Habitat Improvement - WACD Plant Material Center Publication
- Quail on Small Woodlands - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
- Rocket-Box Bat House - Bat house plans from Bats Northwest
- Small Tools for Wildlife Management - WSU Extension streaming video library
- Snags, Coarse Woody Debris, and Wildlife - article by DNR Stewardship Wildlife Biologist Jim Bottorff
- Ten Best Things You Can Do To Help Wildlife On Your Commercial Forestland - article by DNR Stewardship Wildlife Biologist Jim Bottorff
- Variable Density Thinning for Wildlife and Wood Production - article by DNR Stewardship Wildlife Biologist Jim Bottorff
- WHC/NRCS Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflets
- Wildlife Ecology and Forest Habitat - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1866
- Wildlife Forage Seed Mixes - Eastside and Westside mixes from DNR Stewardship Wildlife Biologist Jim Bottorff
- Wildlife Habitat Assessment - WA DNR Handout
- Wildlife in Broadleaf Woodlands of Oregon and Washington - Woodland Fish and Wildlife Series
Wind
- Storm Damage to Forests: Information for Landowners - DNR and WSU Extension fact sheet
- WSU Extension windstorm website
Wood quality
- Tree Growth, Forest Management, and Their Implications for Wood Quality - PNW Extension Bulletin PNW0576
Yard and landscape trees
- Assessing Tree Health - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS055E
- Don't Top Trees - WA DNR Urban Forestry
- Master Gardeners - Island County
- Master Gardeners - King County
- Master Gardeners - Skagit County
- Master Gardeners - Snohomish County
- Pruning Landscape Trees - WSU Extension Bulletin EB1619
- Pruning in Western Washington (WSU Extension)
- Small Trees for the Home Landscape - WSU Extension Bulletin EB2036
- The Myth of Tree Topping - WSU Extension Handout
- Tree Protection on Construction and Development Sites - WADNR Publication
- Tree Topping: A Practice to Avoid - WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS061E
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