Government Permitting
Forest Practices Illustrated
A book from DNR designed to help forest owners, loggers, and others better understand the Forest Practices Rules and how they protect fish, water, wildlife, and state and municipal capital improvements. The book includes detailed forestry rules, along with photographs and illustrations of forest practices. |
In Washington, timber harvesting and related
activities on private lands (road construction, water crossings
and diversions, chemical application, reforestation and debris
disposal) are regulated by the State's
Forest Practices Act and Forest
Practices Rules. The Act and subsequent rules protect
water, fish, wildlife and capital improvements of the State
and its political subdivisions while maintaining a viable forest
products industry.
Foresters from the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) utilize the Forest Practices Act and provide
field administration and assistance. Offices are staffed
in each of the seven DNR regional offices. They are available
to answer your questions, to help you understand the rules,
and to assist you in obtaining a permit. The Small Forest Landowner Office acts as a resource and focal point for issues and policies. DNR also provides other resources for small forest landowners.
The DNR Northeast Region office can be contacted at:
225 S Silke Rd.
PO Box 190
Colville, WA 99114-0190
(509) 684-7474
northeast.region@wadnr.gov
Other laws and rules may apply to timber harvest and related activities. The Department of Natural Resources maintains a list of relevant federal, state and local authorities that should be consulted prior to commencing work. These authorities and regulations may include:
- Spokane County: Timber harvest permits issued by Spokane County may be required depending on the activity and its location. The Shoreline Management Act and the Spokane County Shoreline Master Plan may require a substantial development permit for forest practices conducted with the shoreline area.
- Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority: Burning and other air quality related permits. (509) 477-4727
- Department of Fish and Wildlife: DFW may require a permit where forestry work involves any change to the flow or bed of a stream or river.
- Endangered Species Act: The Act may impose restrictions and obligations on forestry operations where endangered species are present.
Contact the DNR regional office for more information on these and other regulations that may apply to your forest practices.
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