Northwest Community Forest Coalition Quarterly Meeting

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 | 10 AM - 2 PM | Wenatchee, WA

Agenda Focus: Discussions on the best "first steps" to manage a community forest.

Moderated Discussion Including Experts on:

• Forest Management Plan Development

• Cooperative Decision Making in Community Forest Planning

• Tribal Engagement and Partnerships within Community Forests

• Approaches to Public Access

• Using a Forest as an Educational Resource

A presentation focusing Staffing a Community Forest:

• Led by Mount Adams Resource Stewards

Resources Available for Operational Budget

• Grants and Loans available for Operation and Maintenance.

• Opportunities for Forest Derived Incomes.

Legislative Update

• How did Funding Take Shape this Year?

• Status of Relevant Bills in State Legislature

Roundtable and Networking

Field Tour - Nason Ridge Community Forest

Wednesday, May 10th | 9 AM | Leavenworth WA

Join Northwest Community Forest Coalition and tour one of Washington's newest community forests, the Nason Ridge Community Forest.