We've teamed up with Kittitas Conservation Trust, a local non-profit, to support them in stewarding and managing a 71 acre forest near Kachess Lake. Their goal is to create high quality wildlife habitat for a slew of wildlife species.

The updated plan and re-inventory we've done for KCT includes prescriptions and management recommendations that will improve forest health and help foster biodiversity. We look forward to working more with KCT on forest stewardship across the county. 

In the fall of 2024, we were hired by Bryan Pitman, a Cle Elum small forest landowner with about 9 acres, to prepare a Forest Stewardship Plan. Bryan's property is unique, as a wetland meanders through much of it. Bryan explained to us his goals were to steward the forest and help maintain/improve wildlife habitat, with particular emphasis on only using methods with little or no environmental impact.

We found Bryan’s forest to be in excellent condition overall, with high-quality wildlife habitat for a variety of species. The Forest Stewardship Plan we developed for him includes detailed information about the unique soils on his property, practical guidance on how to better Firewise his home, and more. We also identified one small area needing attention and provided Bryan with a practical recommendation to address it in a way that aligns with his commitment to minimal environmental impact. 

We’ve been hired by the Kachess Village HOA to prepare a detailed Forest Stewardship Plan. The HOA spans about 100 acres, encompassing several dozen homes near Kachess Lake, as well as about 35 acres of continuous forest.

This plan will assess current forest conditions across the property, highlighting high-priority areas for action. It will serve as a valuable resource for both individual landowners and the HOA, offering strategies to reduce wildfire risk near homes, improve forest health & associated treefall risk, and enhance wildlife habitat.

Each unique forest stand within the HOA will be analyzed, with tailored recommendations provided for each. Additionally, the plan will include a 20-year timeline of suggested actions designed to help the community achieve its long-term forest stewardship goals.