2026 Eastern Washington Online Coached Planning Syllabus

Session 1 – April 29th

  • Welcome & Introductions
  • What is a Stewardship Plan? Introduction to Coached Planning.

Session 2 – May 6th

  • Forest Health

Session 3 – May 13th

  • Forest Ecology and Silvics

Session 4 – May 20th

  • Forest Ecology and Silvics Continued
  • Forest Soils and Mapping Your Forest

Session 5 – May 27th

  • Fire Risk Reduction
  • Landowner Assistance Programs

Session 6 – June 3rd

  • Applied Silviculture & Timber Harvesting

Session 7 – June 10th

  • Wildlife Habitat Improvements & Enhancements

Session 8 – June 17th

  • Cultural & Historical Resources
  • Roads, Trails & Aesthetics

SUMMER FIELD DAY – June 27th

  • Take this time to work on your Forest Management Plan Presentation

Session 9 – June 30th (Tuesday)

  • Class Presentations
  • What to do Next & Legacy Planning

Additional Information:

WSU Forestry Program Coordinators:

  • Joshua Cardin, WSU Extension, (509)-308-8224, joshua.cardin@wsu.edu
  • Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension, (509)-630-4217, andyp@wsu.edu

Acknowledgements and Accommodations

This program is an educational partnership between Washington State University Extension Forestry and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. This Program is made possible in part by funding from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Joshua Cardin at (509)-308-8224 or joshua.cardin@wsu.edu at least three weeks before the event.