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Northwest Natural Resource Group
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We're a Seattle-based nonprofit. We join together forest owners in the Pacific Northwest to practice ecologically-based forestry.
www.nnrg.org
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 nnrg.org/events
September 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The season of recreation is here! Join a trio of NNRG staff on June 18th for a lively conversation about fun in the forest. Bring your favorite cozy (or cool!) beverage, swap stories, and share creative ways to make your woods a place of joy and connection this summer. Register at nnrg.org/events
June 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Save the Date!

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

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

Visit www.nnrg.org/nifs/
May 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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: www.nnrg.org/book/
May 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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 nnrg.org/events
May 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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 www.eventbrite.com/e/arbor-day-...
April 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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: vimeo.com/1067347435?&...
April 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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 nnrg.org/events.
April 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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. To register or learn more, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/arbor-day-...
April 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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 discerning residents who value nature, sustainability, and on-site dining.
Pre-leasing now!
Read more: www.nnrg.org/nnrg-leads-d...
April 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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: nnrg.org/events.
March 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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 www.nnrg.org/our-services/site-visits/
March 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We wood never miss a chance to share our favorite forestry puns—hope they spruce up your day! www.nnrg.org/valentines-d...
February 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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: www.nnrg.org/special-mess...
February 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Wonder how forestry can 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 at nnrg.org/events
February 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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 to-do list and let's inspire each other this season! Register at nnrg.org/events.
January 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
As the winter holidays wrap us in the 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.

From all of us at NNRG, Happy Holidays!
December 20, 2024 at 6:38 PM
'Tis the season for storytelling around the (virtual) fire! Join NNRG's Director of Forestry as he shares stories from his own family's land during this month's Fireside Chat on Zoom, and then opens the floor for community storytelling. Find out more and register at nnrg.org/events. #forestry
December 10, 2024 at 9:26 PM