Washington State motivates land owners to implement sound forestry practices and forest stewardship through the Designated Forest Land tax relief program. This program ensures that present and future generations can appreciate the advantages of forest land, which provides more than scenic and recreational spaces. For example, healthy and managed forests provide:
- An improved water supply
- Reduction in storm and flood damage, especially from soil erosion
- Habitat for wildlife, including game species
- Employment prospects
- Material for forest products
Landowners may choose to have their land designated as forest land in Washington State, which often results in a lower assessed value and lower taxes. Specific requirements must be met to qualify for the Designated Forest Land program.
At Peninsula Environmental Group, we listen to landowner goals to shape the required Timber Management Plans and Forest Stewardship Plans into holistic guides to follow in order to receive the benefits of the Designated Forest Land tax relief. Our plans enable landowners to make informed decisions and maintain a sustainable forest for the present-day and the future.
Peninsula Environmental Group can assist you by evaluating forest resource conditions, including forest health and invasive species cover, timber species and products, soil identification, riparian and wetland conditions, fish and wildlife habitat, alternative forest products, to name a few.
