2026 Eastern Washington Online Coached Planning Syllabus

Session 1 – January 7th

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

Session 2 – January 14th

  • Forest Ecology and Silvics 101

Session 3 – January 21st

  • Mapping Your Forest & Soils

Session 4 – January 28th

  • Forest Health

Session 5 – February 4th

  • Fire Risk Reduction
  • Landowner Assistance Programs

Session 6 – February 11th

  • Applied Silviculture & Timber Harvesting

Session 7 – February 18th

  • Wildlife Habitat Improvements & Enhancements

Session 8 – February 25th

  • Cultural & Historical Resources
  • Roads, Trails & Aesthetics

WORK WEEK – March 4th

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

Session 9 – March 11th

  • 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.