OUR PRIORITIES OUR PROGRAMS GET INVOLVED STAY INFORMED SUBSCRIBE OUR STORY Search Forest Conservation Program On this page: UNDERSTANDING FOREST CONSERVATION HOW WE CAN HELP FINANCIAL SUPPORT Washington County residents play an important role in forest conservation. Fun fact: Over 50% of Washington County land is forested, either with coniferous forests or oak woodlands. Fun fact: More than one-third of the county’s forestland is privately owned by families and individuals. Woodlands contribute valuable ecosystem services to the watershed. Healthy woodlands provide water quality protection, flood control, air filtration, climate regulation, carbon storage, and biodiversity. Working forests substantially contribute to Washington County’s local economy. We understand it can be hard to prioritize conservation actions while working to meet financial needs. We’re here to help guide you when deciding how to manage your wooded properties to ensure both forest goods and ecosystems are maintained. How we can help: Property visits We offer site visits to assess the conditions of your forest by examining the soil, trees, weeds, waterways, and habitat. Become a steward We provide recommendations for improving forest health through the creation of forest stewardship plans. LEARN ABOUT RESILIENT FORESTS Be prepared We connect you to resources for wildfire preparedness, forest inheritance planning, and other topics. LEARN ABOUT PREPARING FOR WILDFIRE Attend a workshop We provide hands-on workshops to educate foresters on emerging issues and management best practices. FIND A WORKSHOP Financial support for forest conservation: We also offer financial support for implementing forest conservation projects, such as forest thinning, native species plantings, and pollinator hedgerows. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE More About Forest Conservation: Western Redcedars Need Your Help July 14, 2021 Laminated Root Rot: The Inconspicuous Tree Disease September 11, 2020 Forest Conservation Projects: Belt and Lundy Forest Improvement: Virtual Project Tours Click here to view this story in a separate tab. Program Contacts: Brandy Saffell FOREST CONSERVATION SPECIALIST Email (971) 371-0353 Email me about caring for the soil and water! Email Address Find an Event CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ABOUT US Our Story Our Watershed Our Staff Our Board Careers Reports & Publications RESOURCES Event Calendar Weed & Pest Directory Contractor Directory Library & Videos Tool Loan Program News CONTACT US Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District 7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400 Hillsboro, OR. 97124 Phone: 503-334-2288 Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Email Us FOLLOW US العربية 简体中文 繁體中文 English Filipino Français Deutsch हिन्दी 한국어 Русский Español Tiếng Việt © 2021 Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District. All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap | Non-Discrimination Policy | Privacy Policy | Website Design by Hoopla Creative