From Forest Practices Illustrated Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 1997

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From Forest Practices Illustrated
Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 1997

Road Construction and Maintenance

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Information available on road design, location, drainage, maintenance, and stream crossing requirements.

Consulting Foresters

Contact a Consulting Forester or Forest Engineer for information on road and stream crossing design and layout.
(Directory of Consulting Foresters is available from any DNR or WSU Cooperative Extension office)

Washington State University Cooperative Extension

Contact your local County Extension Office, or

Selected publications available:

Building Woodland Roads (PNW 125)

Oregon State University Extension Service

Selected publications available:

Planning Woodland Roads (EC 1118)
Road Construction on Woodland Properties (ED 1135)
Designing Woodland Roads (EC 1137)
Maintaining Woodland Roads (EC 1139)
Hauling Logs from Woodland Properties (EC 1140)
Rocking Woodland Roads (EC 859)
Seeding to Control Erosion on Forest Roads (EC 885)

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife

Assistance with identifying priority habitats and species of interest.
Issue Hydraulics Project Approval permits (HPAs)
Technical assistance on designing water crossing structures
Technical assistance for typing waters

Timber Harvest

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

DNR Photo and Map Sales Office
Phone: (360) 902-1234

Aerial photos and topographic maps

DNR Region Offices

Questions about Forest Practices Rules and assistance with applications
Consulting Foresters Directory

Selected publications available:

Guidelines for Selecting Reserve Trees
recognizing Wetlands and Wetland indicator Plants on forest Lands

Consulting Foresters

Contact a Consulting Forester for: timber sale assistance including layout, supervision, and marketing

Washington Contract Loggers Association

List of Accredited Loggers
Logger training and accreditation programs

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

(Check telephone directory for local office)

County Soil Survey (book describing soil types and limitations related to forestry operations)

Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

Information and assistance regarding historical, cultural, and archaeological resources.

Selected publication available for review at Washington State Depository Libraries:

A Field Guide to Washington State Archaeology (Version 2.0)

Washington State University Cooperative Extension

Contact your local County Extension Office, or

Educational workshops for forest owners and loggers

Selected Publications available:

Managing Your Timber Sale (EB 1818)
Consulting Foresters Directory (EB 1303)
Timber Harvesting Alternatives (EB 1316)
Marketing Woodland Products (EB 0964)
Thinning: An Important Timber Management Tool (PNW 0184)
Impacts of Forest Practices on Surface Erosion (PNW 0195)
Slope Stability on Forest Land (PNW 209)
Compaction of Forest Soils (PNW 217)
Timber Sale Agreements (EB 0961)
Felling and Bucking with Safety and Profit (PNW 0111)
Poles and Piling (EB 0689)
Is There a Place for Fish and Wildlife in Your Woodland? (MISC 0132)
Riparian Areas: Fish and Wildlife Havens (MISC 0133)
Managing Small Woodlands for Ruffed Grouse (MISC 0141)
Wood Ducks on Small Woodlands (MISC 0142)
Managing Ponderosa Pine Woodlands for Fish and Wildlife (MISC 0158)
Managing Deer on Small Woodlands (MISC 0159)
Managing Small Woodlands for Cavity-Nesting Birds (MISC 0160)
Trout in Small Woodland Areas (MISC 0161)
Managing Small Woodlands for Elk (MISC 0164)
Coastal Douglas-fir Forests and Wildlife (MISC 0168)
Hawk, Eagle, and Osprey Management on Small Woodlands (MISC 0169)
Wetlands as Varied as Our Region (MISC 0179)
Wildlife on White Oak Woodlands (MISC 0180)
Quail on Small Woodlands (MISC 0187)

Oregon State University Extension Service

Selected publications available:

Timber Harvesting Options (EC 858)
Logging Woodland Properties (EC 956)
Contracts for Woodland Owners and Christmas Tree Growers (EC 1192)
Developing a Marketing Strategy for Woodland Owners (EC 1130)
Measuring Timber Products Harvested From Your Woodland (EC 1127)
Thinning to Prevent Mountain Pine Beetle in Lodgepole and Ponderosa Pine (EC 1106)
Felling and Bucking Techniques for Woodland Owners (EC 1124)
Increasing Values Through Bucking Practices: Manufacturing Logs (EC 1184)
Log Exports and the Private Woodland Owner (EC 1141)
Enhancing Wildlife on Private Woodlands (EC 1122)
Designated Skid Trails Minimize Soil Compaction (EC 1110)
The Impact of Timber Harvest on Soil and Water Resources (EB 827)
Soil and Water Conservation: An Introduction for Woodland Owners (EC 1143)

University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System

Selected publications available:

Forestry Best Management Practices for Idaho (EXT 745)
Are Your Streams Healthy? Stream Quality Survey for Managing Private Forest Ecosystems (BULL 61)
Diameter Limit Cutting: A Questionable Practice (CIS 630)
Basics of Thinning for the Woodland Owner (CIS 654)
Calculating Timber Removal Costs Under Ecosystem Management (BULL 62)
Contracting for Timber Harvest Under Ecosystem Management (BULL 63)
Selling Woodland Timber. Contract Decisions (EXT 759)
Evaluating Wildlife Habitat for Managing Private Forest Ecosystems in the Inland Northwest (BULL 60)

Selected video available:

I Want To Log Selectively: A Practical Guide to Partial Timber Harvesting (40 min.)

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife

Assistance with identifying priority habitats and species of interest
Issue Hydraulics Project Approval permits (HPAs)
Technical assistance on designing water crossing structures
Technical assistance for typing waters

Reforestation

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Region Offices

Stewardship foresters can provide technical advice on site preparation, reforestation, animal damage control, and on-site consultation about forest management.
Forest practices coordinators can answer questions about forest practices compliance.

Selected publication available:

Planting Forest Seedlings: How to Select, Plant, and Care for Tree Seedlings

Washington State University Cooperative Extension

Contact your local County Extension Office, or

Contact a Forestry Extension Agent for technical advice on site preparation, reforestation, or animal damage control.

Selected publications available:

Plant Your Trees Right (PNW 0033)
Raising Forest Tree Seedlings (PNW 0096)
Forest Tree Nurseries in Washington and Adjacent States (EB 1790)

University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System

Selected publications available:

Plant Your Container-Grown Seedlings Right (CIS 528)
Transplanting Native Seedlings (CIS 735)
A Guide to Seedling Selection (MISC 18)

Oregon State University Extension Service

Selected publications available:

Seedling Care and Handling (EC 1095)
Site Preparation: An Introduction for the Woodland Owner (EC 1188)
Selecting and Buying Quality Seedlings (EC 1196)
Reforestation Planning guide: Helping Insure Reforestation Success for Woodland Owners (EM 8241)
Understanding and Controlling Deer Damage in Young Plantations (EC 1201)
Controlling Mountain Beaver Damage (EC 1141)
Vole Damage to Conifers (EC 1256)
Controlling Pocket Gopher Damage to Conifer Seedlings (EC 1255)

Forest Chemicals

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Available from DNR Region Office:

Forest Practices applications
Chemical recommendations
Water type maps

DNR Photo and Map Sales (360)/902-1234

Aerial photos and topographic maps

Washington State Department of Agriculture

Pesticide registration
Applicator licensing
Enforcement of label requirements

Washington State Department of Ecology

Chemical Spills
Disposal requirements

Washington State University Cooperative Extension

Contact your local County Extension Office, or

Pesticide Applicator Training Courses

Selected publications available:

Pesticide Licensing Guide (MISC 0078)
Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety (MISC 0056)
Private Applicators Pesticide Education Manual (MISC 0126)
Pesticide Study Materials Order Form (CO 886)
Read Pesticide Labels (EB 1468)
Protective Clothing for Pesticide Users (MISC 0107)
Calibrating and Using a Backpack Sprayer (PNW 0320)
Chemical Control for Woody Plants, Stumps, and Trees (EB 1551)
Managing Weeds and Vegetation in Christmas Trees (PNW 0226)
PNW Weed Control Handbook (MISC 0049)
PNW Insect Control Handbook (MISC 0047)
PNW Plant Disease Control Handbook (MISC 0048)
Fertilizing Coastal Douglas-fir Plantations (EB 1800)

Oregon State University Extension Services

Selected video available:

Calibrating and Using Backpack Sprayers

Selected publication available:

Introduction to Conifer Release (EC 1388)

General Forest Management

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Stewardship Foresters and a Wildlife Biologist are available to provide on-site forest management advice customized to individual landowner needs.
DNR Photo and Map Sales Office sells aerial photos, topographic maps, and related products. Phone: (360) 902-1234
DNR Forest Stewardship Program
P.O. Box 47037
Olympia, WA 98504-7037
Phone: (360) 902-1706

Selected publication available:

Forest Stewardship Program Landowner Information Packet

Information on Internet:

Forest landowners will find several items of interest on DNR’s Resource Protection Home Page at:

http://www.wa.gov/dnr

This page includes several links to other sites with information for forest owners.

Washington State University Cooperative Extension

Contact your local County Extension Office, or

Provides educational programs and materials for forest owners, loggers, and resource professionals. Check with your local County Extension Office for a list of publications and information about forestry education programs in your area.

Selected publications available:

Washington Consulting Foresters Directory (EB 1303)
Forestry Education and Assistance Programs for Washington Landowners (EB 1286)
Terminology for Forest Owners (EB 1353)
Forest Stewardship Handbook (MISC 1038)
Managing Forest Lands in Washington (MISC 0138)
Forest Stewardship Planning Workbook - An Ecosystem Approach to Managing Your Forest (PNW 490)

Oregon State University Extension Service

Selected publication available:

The Woodland Workbook (Large binder of publications for forest owners)

Montana State University Cooperative Extension Service

Selected publication available:

Forest Ecosystem Stewardship (EB 141)

Other Regulations Which Apply to Forestry Operations:

Hydraulics Project Approval (Department of Fish and Wildlife) Required for activities in waterways, such as bridge and culvert installation.
Shorelines Permit (County Planning Department) May be required if harvesting is proposed within 200' of major waterways such as rivers, lakes, and salt water.
Surface Mining Permit (Department of Natural Resources) May be required for rock pits and quarries.
Clearing and Grading Permit (County Planning Department) County regulations apply to harvested lands which are being converted to non-forest use.
Road Permits (County or State Highway Department) Needed to connect a logging road to a public road.
Burn Permit (Department of Natural Resources) Required for silvicultural burning such as that done for site preparation.
Special Forest Products Permit (County Sheriff) Required to transport special forest products such as Christmas trees, boughs, and cedar bolts on public roadways.
Other County Regulations (County Planning Department or Environmental Division) Some counties may have additional requirements.
Pesticide Applicators License (Washington State Department of Agriculture) Required to buy or apply Restricted Use Pesticides for to apply pesticides for hire.
Forest Contractors License (Washington State Department of Labor and Industries) Required of contractors who do forestry work for hire.