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Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington State University’s Forest Owners Winter School takes place this weekend.  Natalie Johnson with the state Department of Natural Resources, said the full day event is geared toward small forest landowners.   "It's everybody from very small forest land owners to moderate size," said Johnson.  "Our definition of...
Washington DNR Hiring Permanent Wildfire/Forest Health Positions
Washington DNR Hiring Permanent Wildfire/Forest Health Positions
Washington DNR Hiring Permanent Wildfire/Forest Health Positions
The Washington state Department of Natural Resources announced this week it is expanding its wildfire response team across the state.  DNR will add 60 positions, including hand crews, heavy equipment operators and more.  Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz says these new positions, made possible by House Bill 1168, won’t be limited to a wildfire fighting role, they’ll also be trained to do f
Prescribed Burns Scheduled For Yakima Area
Prescribed Burns Scheduled For Yakima Area
Prescribed Burns Scheduled For Yakima Area
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a prescribed burn for 200 acres of state land located outside of Naches.  DNR said that burn may start as soon as Thursday.  The burn will focus on 145 acres of state Department of Fish and Wildlife land and 55 acres of DNR property.  While the hope is...