Community forests are working forests owned and managed by municipalities, government agencies, Tribes, and non-profit organizations for the benefit of local communities. These forests enable community members to participate as stakeholders in forest management decisions and to develop land management plans that balance multiple objectives.
For the past ten years, the Teanaway Community Forest has been co-managed by the WA Department of Natural Resources and the WA Department of Fish and Wildlife, with an advisory committee made up of local community members. During this time, partners have come together to accomplish transformative restoration efforts including wildfire prevention and stream restoration, creating a healthier forest that benefits people, fish, and wildlife.
