A symposium for property owners

Learn the nuts and bolts of thinning your trees

Thinning is one of the most important stewardship tools available to property owners. Managing density through thinning is critical to achieve many objectives, including forest health, climate resilience, wildlife and biodiversity, wood production, aesthetics, and development of old growth. The devil is in the details, though. Thinning at the right time, removing the right trees, and using the right professionals make all the difference between meeting your objectives and making a disaster of your property.

Topics include

• How you know if and when you should thin.
• Precommercial, commercial, and variable density thinning.
• Permits and regulations around thinning.
• Access, equipment, and logistics.
• Finding and working with consultants and loggers.

This is an in-person event that will NOT be recorded.

The event will be held at the Preston Community Center: 8625 310th Ave SE, Preston, WA 98050.

What to Expect

Format

We will have several presentations in the morning, a short lunch break, and then additional presentation and panel discussion time before we head out on a field trip to look at some nearby forests.

Cost and Registration

Pre-registration is required. Registration will NOT be available on site. Space is limited and is first come, first served. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Cancellation requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to be eligible for a refund. Eventbrite processing fees are non-refundable.

Registration fees

• Individual registration: $20
• Household registration (2-4 adults): $30
• Box lunches are available for $15 each (or you can bring your own)

To learn more and register, visit: https://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/thinning-symposium/