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Forest Resource Management
Non-industrial private landowners are encouraged to find better ways to
manage and use natural resources on their forest lands and apply sound
forestry practices. Assistance addresses the protection of soil and water
resources, improving wildlife habitat, increasing outdoor recreation
opportunities, as well as providing wood products, pre-harvest planning, and
adequate regeneration of timber. Technical and financial assistance is
provided to State Foresters for program delivery.
Forest Taxation—Advice and information is
provided to landowners to increase their knowledge of tax incentives intended
to encourage forestry investments and management of forest resources.
Technical and financial assistance is provided to State Foresters and the
Cooperative Extension Service for program delivery.
Forest Stewardship Program
Non industrial private landowners are encouraged to manage their forest
lands for soil and water, wildlife, fisheries, recreation, aesthetics, and
timber production. This is done through the development of multi-resource
management plans, demonstration sites, and information and education.
Technical and financial assistance is provided to State Foresters for program
delivery.
Forest Legacy Program
This program is designed to help identify and protect environmentally
important private forest lands that are threatened by conversion to non-forest
uses. Protection is accomplished through conservation easements and purchase.
The Forest Legacy Program’s technical and financial assistance is delivered
in partnership with State Foresters.
Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources
Technical and financial assistance is provided to State Foresters to help
the State produce high-quality, genetically improved tree seed and planting
stock to improve the productivity of non-industrial private forest lands and
assure our long term forest products supply. Second, the program allows the
Forest Service to play an active role in meeting the education and
informational needs of persons involved in seedling production and tree
improvement. It supports the publication of Tree Planter’s Notes, and
the annual report on Tree Planting in the United States.
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Additional
Links:
2006 Tax
News
National
Landowner Assistance Website (Forest Service)
National
Timber Tax Website
Webster
Nursery
Seedling Nursery and Tree Improvement
Woodland
Fish and Wildlife
Oregon Department of Forestry
Washington Department
of Natural Resources
National
Woodland Owners Association Private
Forest Landowners Conserve
Online Washington
Forest Protection Assocation Forests and Fish
Washington
State Small Forest Landowner Office |
