Winter 2027 Online Forest Stewardship Coached Planning

Become the expert your trees need.

You value your wooded property for its natural beauty, wildlife, privacy, and peace and quiet. You want to make sure that climate stress, fire, and unwanted pests and diseases don’t derail the future of your forest, but incomplete, inconsistent, and unverified information makes it hard to know what to do, when to do it, or whom to trust. That’s why WSU Extension offers the Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course. Whether you want future old growth, periodic timber income, or just to more fully enjoy your woodland retreat, we turn guesswork into actionable, research-based steps to meet your goals.

We have trained thousands of Washington landowners just like you to confidently assess the health of their forest and develop a reliable plan for success. We’ll give you the tools you need to reduce risks, enhance value, avoid costly mistakes, and promote a vibrant, resilient forest so that you have the peace of mind of knowing your property is on the right track for decades to come.

What you will learn:

• How to identify the species of trees on your property and monitor their growth

• Proven strategies to improve forest health and increase wildlife diversity

• When, why, and how to thin your trees

• What species of trees and shrubs to plant where

• Practical steps to reduce wildfire risk to your home

• Your soil properties and why it matters

• How to find the right services when you need professional assistance

• What the qualifications are for property tax reduction and cost share grant programs for forested properties

• How to write your own forest stewardship plan and receive recognition as a stewardship forest

Registration deadline and cancellation policy

The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. January 15, 2027. Space is limited and is first come, first served. Cancellation requests must be received by January 15, 2027 to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be given after January 15th. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable.