Northwest Natural Resource Group

Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) strengthens the ecological and economic vitality of Northwest forests and communities.

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Our next Fireside Chat will be a special showcase of our NNRG members! We will be hearing from 11 NNRG-affiliated forest owners about their various forests, recent projects, and what makes their land so special.

Register at https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh or at the link in our bio.

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Join NNRG and the Whatcom Conservation District on June 6th (9:30am - 3:00pm) in Sumas, WA for a FREE workshop on the benefits of thinning!

Learn more and register at https://t.co/HMpDl3AZgc, or by scanning the QR code!

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Fireside Chats are back Sept 17! We’ll be joined by Daniel Wear of Sustainable Northwest to discuss community forestry. Grab a cozy beverage and join us on Zoom this Wednesday evening to learn more! Register at https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh

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NNRG’s book, A Forest of Your Own has been shortlisted for the 2025 Washington State Book Award! We’re honored to be recognized alongside such talented writers—thank you to the Washington Center for the Book and judges! #waauthors #wastatebookawards #wacenterforthebook

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The season of recreation is here! Join a trio of NNRG staff on June 18th for a conversation about fun in the forest. Bring your favorite cozy beverage, swap stories, and share ways to make your woods a place of joy and connection this summer. Register: https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh

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Save the Date!

The 2025 Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit will take place Oct 9–11 in Cloverdale, OR.

This gathering brings forest stewards together to exchange ideas and explore ecological forestry in the PNW. We hope to see you there!

Visit https://t.co/f6jhmsWPDg

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We’re honored to share that A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry has been selected as a 2025 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner in the Restorative Earth Practices category!

To order your own autographed copy, visit https://t.co/8ASXqMKjTI

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Join NNRG’s Kirk Hanson on May 21 for a Fireside Chat on relative density—what it is, why it matters, and how it can guide your forest management. Grab a cozy drink and learn how relative density supports healthier, more resilient forests! Register at https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh

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Register today for the Arbor Day Forest Tour! Explore the Nisqually Community Forest and learn how we’re working together to restore climate-resilient forests through thinning, snow gap creation, and more. To register or learn more, visit https://t.co/fbaRmXqqt1

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We’re honored that our project, Reducing Risk for Western Washington Forest Producers, received the 2025 Outstanding Regional Project award from the Western Extension Risk Management Education Center! Learn more about this project at https://t.co/eOBXrIDV9P

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Join us on April 16 for a Fireside Chat on The Fungus Among Us: Managing Root Rot. NNRG’s Kirk Hanson will discuss how this fungus can be part of building a resilient forest. Bring your questions and your favorite cozy beverage! Register at https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh.

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Register today for the Forest Snowshoe Tour! Explore the Nisqually Community Forest and learn how we’re working together to restore climate-resilient forests through thinning, snow gap creation, and more. Visit https://t.co/1R7jdOXPdX

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Luxury High-Rise Condos Coming to Yelm!
NNRG is thrilled to unveil its latest venture: The Canopy Club at Yelm Woods, an exclusive high-rise development designed for residents who value nature, sustainability, and on-site dining.
Pre-leasing now!
https://t.co/Ix69WqkT2p

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Bring your forest finance questions and join us on March 19 for a Fireside Chat on the Economics of Thinning! NNRG’s Matthew Schmidt will discuss thinning practices to boost revenue while maintaining forest health. Register: https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh.

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Warmer temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and increasing wildfire risk are changing the conditions in which forests thrive. We offer free educational site visits to help forest landowners adapt to these challenges. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/ij3eyEJRyO

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We wood never miss a chance to share our favorite forestry puns—hope they spruce up your day! https://t.co/bVLuUQzp3A

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We want to share this message from Kirk Hanson, NNRG's Director of Forestry. If you are a small woodland owner or farmer, you may be impacted by the pause in USDA funding projects: https://t.co/E0a5FITiZH

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How can forestry improve wildlife habitat? Join NNRG’s Director of Forestry, Kirk Hanson as he shares insights on stewarding forests for our woodland friends. Bring your questions & stories—we'll explore ways to foster a wildlife-rich forest! Register: https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh

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It may be winter, but a forest steward's job is never done! Join NNRG's Director of Forestry, Kirk Hanson, as he shares winter forestry tasks from his 200-acre woods. Bring your own to-do list and let's inspire each other this season! Register at https://t.co/KCHcUmMToh.

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As the winter holidays wrap us in their warmth of community, we can take a pause to find peace in the stillness, recharge, and renew our energy for the year ahead. ❄️

May this holiday season bring you comfort, warmth, and the space to rest and reset for 2025.

Happy Holidays!