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Guidelines for
Timber Management Plans DECEMBER 2015
4. If the timber has been d. A map or aerial photo showing Washington State University
harvested describe the plans the property lines, access Extension (WSU)
for reforestation. If the land has roads, topography, water or
WSU Extension offers workshops
no trees presently growing on other physical features of the
on writing timber management
it, describe the plans to restock property.
plans, as well as other forest
within 3 years of designation. e. A statement acknowledging owner workshops and field
5. A description of past and that the owner is aware of the days throughout the year. For
present livestock grazing potential tax liability involved upcoming events and detailed
on the land. when the land ceases to be forest management information
6. A description of whether the classified as Timber Land and resources, please visit
land is in compliance with or Designated Forest Land. http://ext.wsu.edu/forestry/
the stocking requirements Generally, an approved Forest stewardship.htm/ or contact your
including the number of Stewardship Plan as part of the local Extension office.
trees per acre, planned forest Washington Department of
management activities Natural Resources (DNR) Forest
(thinning, harvest, brush Stewardship Program will meet Washington State
control), fire protection efforts, the requirements for a Timber Department of Revenue
insect and disease control, and Management Plan.
Forest Tax Section (DOR)
weed control and forest debris
abatement provisions of the DOR provides help to the
Washington Forest Practices counties by reviewing Timber
Management Plans, and offers
Act Title 76 RCW. Sources of Assistance assistance on forestland grading,
7. A statement indicating whether
Washington Department compensating tax, and other
the land is subject to forest
of Natural Resources (DNR) aspects of designating forest
fire protection assessments
land or timber land.
pursuant to RCW 76.04.610. DNR Small Forest Landowner
For more information, visit
Office
Additional recommended the Department’s website
information for a Timber The Small Forest Landowner www.foresttax.dor.wa.gov
Management Plan: Office serves as a resource or call 1-800-548-8829.
and focal point for small forest
a. Goals – describe the ownership
landowners’ (less than 5,000 acres)
goals for the land and provide
concerns and policies. The Office
an outline of the intended
offers information on the Forestry
management of the land.
Riparian Easement Program,
b. Forest types and stands – Family Forest Fish Passage
provide an inventory of the Program and technical and
timber by forest type including stewardship assistance for Timber
stocking levels and forest health management via the Stewardship
conditions. Program.
c. Resource inventory and
Contact information
environmental impact
considerations – describe the PO Box 47012
types and species of plants and Olympia, WA 98504-7012
animals, predominant habitats, Phone: (360) 902-1400
wetlands, any endangered Fax: (360) 902-1428
species, and aesthetic resources
present on the land. sflo@dnr.wa.gov or visit
www.dnr.wa.gov http://dor.wa.gov
For tax assistance or to request this document in an alternate format, visit http://dor.wa.gov or call 1-800-647-7706.
Teletype (TTY) users may use the Washington Relay Service by calling 711. 12/15
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