Fall 2026 Eastern Washington Online Coached Planning Syllabus

Session 1 – September 23rd

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

Session 2 – September 30th

  • Forest Ecology
  • Introductory to Silviculture

Session 3 – October 7th

  • Understanding Forest Soils
  • Mapping Your Land at Home

Session 4 – October 14th

  • Forest Health

Session 5 – October 21st

  • Wildlife Habitat Improvements and Enhancements

Session 6 – October 28th

  • Fire Risk Reduction
  • DNR Rules, Regulations and Assistance

Session 7 – November 4th

  • Applied Silviculture & Timber Harvesting

Session 8 – November 11th

  • Cultural & Historical Resources
  • Roads, Trails & Aesthetics

Session 9 – November 18th

  • 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.