Whidbey Island Archive

  • If you have property in Washington, learning from our local foresters is a great way to really understand your land and how to manage trees, wildlife, and even take advantage of tax incentives.

    Two Great Forest Stewardship Workshops Coming to Whidbey Island

    Posted on November 11, 2011 | No Comments
    If you have property in Washington, learning from our local foresters is a great way to really understand your land and how to manage trees, wildlife, and even take advantage of tax incentives.

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  • While it does comes down to money, it's about so much more than that. It's about watching people from all over Island County and beyond, work together to save this giant piece of land. You cannot walk into a local store, cafe, or lumberyard without seeing donation jars with "Save the Forest Now" buttons and postcards on them. Hikers, joggers, birders, photographers, horseback riders, and other groups lead talks and rides through the property. Even small schoolchildren are not spared, helping raise funds and teaching people about why we need to Save the Forest Now

    Saving the Trillium Forest – Racing down to the finish

    Posted on August 31, 2010 | No Comments
    While it does comes down to money, it's about so much more than that. It's about watching people from all over Island County and beyond, work together to save this giant piece of land. You cannot walk into a local store, cafe, or lumberyard without seeing donation jars with "Save the Forest Now" buttons and postcards on them. Hikers, joggers, birders, photographers, horseback riders, and other groups lead talks and rides through the property. Even small schoolchildren are not spared, helping raise funds and teaching people about why we need to Save the Forest Now

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  • Whidbey Camano Land Trust launches ambitious campaign to save largest parcel of forest land on Whidbey Island by Sherrye Wyatt...

    Saving the Forest Now

    Posted on April 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Whidbey Camano Land Trust launches ambitious campaign to save largest parcel of forest land on Whidbey Island by Sherrye Wyatt...

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  • Harry Case has lovingly managed his 176 acre forest for over 60 years and has now permanently protected it for future generations. At the end of 2008, he donated a conservation easement on this land. Located near to both Putney Woods and Saratoga Woods, this forest boasts over five million board feet of timber. The conservation easement protects this forest from being clear-cut and developed into 35 homes.

    Harry Case Easement Secures 176-acre ‘Incredible Forest’

    Posted on June 18, 2009 | No Comments
    Harry Case has lovingly managed his 176 acre forest for over 60 years and has now permanently protected it for future generations. At the end of 2008, he donated a conservation easement on this land. Located near to both Putney Woods and Saratoga Woods, this forest boasts over five million board feet of timber. The conservation easement protects this forest from being clear-cut and developed into 35 homes.

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