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 Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Ferry Counties)
- Puget Sound Area (serving Island, King, Pierce, San Juan, and Snohomish)
- Southwest Washington (serving Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum Counties)
- Northwest Washington (serving Whatcom, Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties)
Online Learning
Our webinars offer online educational experiences (and fun!) brought to you by local experts on a wide range of topics specific to Washington forests.
Forest Stewardship University offers free, on-demand, self-paced online learning modules.
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
- Forestry Education and Assistance for Washington Forest and Woodland Property Owners
- Online Resources by Topic
- Washington State Consulting Forester and Silvicultural Contractor Directory
- Washington State Small-Scale Sawmill Directory
- Invasive Forest Weeds Resources
- Bigleaf Maple Syrup Resources
- Forest Finance Calculator
- Washington Estate Tax (PDF)
- Forestry and Natural Resources Job Announcements
- Women Owning Woodlands: Washington
Newsletters
Subscribe to WSU’s Forest Stewardship Notes and the DNR Small Forest Landowner Newsletter, two free e-newsletters coordinated to release bi-monthly and catered with content for small forest owners in Washington. On the subscription page, be sure to select “Forest Stewardship Notes” and/or “SFLO News” as your newsletter choice (and any additional DNR newsletters you wish to receive). You will receive a confirmation e-mail after signing up. View the archives for Forest Stewardship Notes and the Small Forest Landowner Newsletter.
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
Western WA Forest Owners’ Winter School – March 16 (Auburn, WA)
Forest Cultivated Shiitake Workshop – April 12 (Olympia, WA)
Upcoming Webinars
Nothing scheduled at this time
Upcoming Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Courses
Spring 2024 Friday Harbor Intensive Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Course – March 28 – 30, 2024
Spring 2024 Snohomish Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Course – Tuesdays starting April 2, 2024
Fall 2024 Preston Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Course – Tuesdays starting September 3, 2024
Forest Stewardship University
Forest Stewardship University is back with free, on-demand, self-paced learning modules!