Here are five Nature Conservancy preserves in Washington that you can visit anytime to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, while learning about The Nature Conservancy’s conservation efforts.
Progress in the Central Cascades Forest: Putting the “O.G.” Back in Old Growth
The Trailing Edge: Drought, Wildfire and Forest Transformation
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier Visits Prescribed Burn in Roslyn
A huge opportunity for Central Washington
Celebrating One Year of the Great American Outdoors Act
Land purchase near Roslyn has big impact
Chewing Up Fuels to Reduce Fire Risk
In the forests along Cle Elum ridge above the town of Roslyn, heavy machinery has chewed through small trees and underbrush, grinding the shrubbery into chips in seconds, all in the name of forest health and reduced risk of wildfire.
Grinding and chipping the trees into smaller pieces increases the surface area, and once those smaller chips are on the ground and in contact with the soil, they can break down faster and quickly reduce the fire hazards on the landscape.
The Checkerboard Partnership Wants to Hear from You
A new group in Kittitas County is seeking community input to answer that question: The Checkerboard Partnership brings together an array of energized individuals, organizations and elected officials to permanently protect community access, support economic vitality and enhance conservation and forest health on this now-privately owned land. The group is exploring various ways to preserve the land.
