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DNR's Forest Health and Resiliency Division offers various programs to help owners of small, forested property in Washington state, whether those landowners are interested in reducing wildfire risk, receiving a forester visit, applying for cost-share assistance, improving the health of their trees, increasing wildlife habitat, or all of the above.

The Direct Seed Loan Program makes it easy for you to switch to direct seed and no-tillage operations as we offer low-interest loans to producers for major agricultural equipment purchases that: Aid in the direct placement of seed and/or fertilizers in one or two passes Aid in the removal or management of residue To be eligible you must farm within the boundaries of one of the following conservation districts in eastern Washington: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, E.

DNR's Forest Health and Resiliency Division offers various programs to help owners of small, forested property in Washington state, whether those landowners are interested in reducing wildfire risk, receiving a forester visit, applying for cost-share assistance, improving the health of their trees, increasing wildlife habitat, or all of the above.

The mission of the Washington State Urban and Community Forestry Program is to provide leadership to create self-sustaining urban and community forestry programs that preserve, plant and manage forests and trees for public benefits and quality of life.

The Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP) is a voluntary program that reimburses landowners for the value of the trees they are required to leave to protect fish habitat.

The Community Forests Program gives communities a way to preserve their working forest heritage. The grant program balances the many benefits forests provide – from providing money from use of the land, to safeguarding against climate and other environmental changes, to providing opportunities for recreation, education, and cultural enrichment.

The Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program (WAC 222-23) is available to eligible Washington state landowners who would like to sell a permanent forestland conservation easement to the state.