Washington State University Extension Forestry Program

Welcome

The WSU Extension Forestry program provides objective, research-based education and resources for owners of forested property as well as the general public. We offer classes, workshops, and field days as well as publications, videos, and online resources to help you achieve your goals as a forest owner. We invite you to browse the vast resources on this site. If you have questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Local Extension Forestry Programs

Eastern Washington (serving all counties in eastern Washington)
Puget Sound Area (serving Island, King, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish)
Southwest Washington (serving Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum Counties)

What does it mean to be a small forest landowner?

Watch a short video on what it means to be a small forest landowner (YouTube)

Resources and Directories

Newsletters

Subscribe to Forest Stewardship Notes and Landowner News, a free quarterly e-newsletter produced in partnership with WSU Extension Forestry and DNR Small Forest Landowner Service Program. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after signing up. View editions of Forest Stewardship Notes and Landowner News and an archive of previous editions of Small Forest Landowner News for great articles on forest management advice and other relevant information for small forest owners in Washington.

Forestry as a Major, Minor, and Graduate Program at WSU

Learn about Forestry and other Natural Resource degrees offered at WSU.

Announcements and Events

Upcoming Workshops

Hands-on Forest Management Shortcourse Chewelah – October 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2025.