Grays Harbor Conservation District Forestry Assistance / Wildfire Risk Reduction

How it works

Grays Harbor Conservation District provides forestry assistance to help private landowners care for forested property. The program supports both small property owners and larger working forest owners in managing land sustainably and meeting their goals. Staff can help with customized Forest Management Plans, technical guidance, educational resources, workshops, and site-based recommendations.

What the money covers

This page does not describe a direct cash grant, rebate, or tax benefit. Instead, it describes free technical assistance that may help landowners reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health. Services include:

• Forest Management Planning
• Forest Stewardship Program support
• Wildfire Risk Reduction guidance
• Site Visits and Technical Assistance

The wildfire reduction work specifically mentions defensible space, vegetation management, and thinning. Site visits may also address forest health, invasive species, erosion concerns, and replanting.

Amounts and matching

No fixed dollar amount, reimbursement rate, or match requirement is stated. The page says that a professionally developed Forest Management Plan can help landowners access state or federal cost-share funding, and that some areas may be eligible for cost-share programs to help implement recommendations. However, no amount, percentage, or application details are published.

How to apply

The page directs landowners to contact Jim Getchman, Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator, for technical and financial assistance opportunities.

• Email: jgetchman@graysharborcd.org
• Phone: (360) 346-7829

Timing and deadlines

No application deadline, open/closed date, or funding cap is listed on the page. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, by appointment only.