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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re Sustainable Forestry Program JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Mark McCauley, County Administrator DATE: January 21, 2025 RE: Workshop: Jefferson County Sustainable Forestry Program STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Jefferson County contracted with Chickadee Forestry in January 2019 to assess Jefferson County's forest resources and determine whether the county could establish and maintain a revenue producing, profitable and sustainable forestry program. Six years later we are one year into a five-year contract with Chickadee Forestry to manage our sustainable forestry program. ANALYSIS: Malloree Weinheimer, Chickadee Forestry Principal, will conduct a workshop on the forestry program with a review of 2024 and a look ahead at 2025. Her presentation is attached. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Listen to the presentation and ask questions, as appropriate. REVIEWED BY: Mark McCaul , County Administrator_._ Date y i wd W O' L L L 0 W ON ` N • r--i `9 0 ' T Y a —3`• h f � T F 41 oil •� 2024 in Review • Overall formalizing the program with the strategic plan • Outreach and events • Community building and growing beyond county program Community Wildfire Protection Plan ' DNR Trust Land Transfer and land acquisition � M p + Weak Points. r Chain of custody, low value wood Y 1 � A .j•'�ii' yam, �� , �� �, a, y�� � r/•. M,� .�i�L �'�of 'c. yp.► '�' ` � t ��'.'e'��il�,., �' �.f`t. 't'a j`•fir,[[!.Y6� eil� ° �.,,� A" �¢ 1n •w+ 1'��AIM y � f�� ..,. . ,�, 3 •�. e• �, M.�w. .vim +�S'6 '.�` �l�R•: 1f'. • i. yr ' '�€••':rat '� t � ,.5 ts"�, .• r' ;y`. � t f� 1 k•� ` 2 I ` J � y'�.>r+F"Bt1.ry�_. Fort Casey Historical$td Park Protection ©9 Wand National ddlde Refuge I Land Acquisition Portisend' ti- �sgler • DNR Trust Land Transfer applications ;;y,; ,Marrowstone oH .,,••. M,l e� y 4L • Pathways for future acquisitions mapped Pen, UIe • Jefferson Land Trust/Jeff Co acquisitions Blyn nlmarum �`nu'°n�5s9ay 7 rnk Bay d,qC —o dnvlll! Port Ludlow ■ In 14 A ..'irk} �`' t ' t�� �.• � ���,��� ��f"+�* <«t •� ��':a "+., .at 'M � q4 Ry. � a�'�'t,�', ;� 5"4��•LI Ijt Communication & Outreach New website developed for public First larger stakeholder meeting of Two outreach events with 70+ • r •l 7 '�...7 � '+ a. w Y e; 'fit partners attendees Press releases, SOPs for communication 1 ANK Partnerships • New businesses operating : • More organization and overlap between entities • Growing awareness in the community and beyond iC Ti, T r(j t s i• Looking Ahead: ' 2025 Goals .. Jy • Monthly and quarterly objectives, y continue format with county Finalize program SOPS and strategy for public use 3 harvests complete with 25% wood sold ,.^ in county �. Full chain of custody working, further support rf Grants for 2026 biennium .�„ • Complete case study + present at state county conference, SAF Meet with each commissioner quarterly 3• ' ,