Family and Small Acreage Forestland

There are approximately 609,000 acres of forest land owned by Small Forest Landowners (SFLO) in Stevens County.  In Washington, SFLO harvest less than 2 million board feet per year.  SFLO play a significant role in protecting many of the natural resources our county has to offer.  SFLO manage their land for a variety of reasons including Wildfire safety, recreation, wildlife habitat, and revenue from periodic timber harvest.  Most find that these objectives are not mutually exclusive.

WSU Extension programs target these landowners who are passionate about forest stewardship.

For information about SFLO programs click on the links below or contact Erik Sjoquist, WSU Extension Forester (509) 477-2175.

Forest Stewardship Coached Planning - A practical, hands-on course to enable participants to prepare and execute their own forest stewardship plan.  Here is a sample of what this program offers.

Forest Landowner Field Days - An annual, regional event where participants have the opportunity to interact with other landowners, forestry professionals, and vendors in the best classroom there is, outside! 

Forest Health Field Days - An all day workshop where participants learn about the biotic and abiotic factors that affect forest health.  Here is a sample of what this program offers.

Ties to the Land - This facilitated family forest succession planning workshop is designed to help families face the challenges of keeping their forestland in the family for generations to come.