To assist SAF members or small forestlandowners who are needing assistance as a result of the devestating wildfires this year, the Washington State Society of American has compiled a list of helpful links.
Resources compiled by the Governor's Office
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/washington-wildfire-resources
Contractor Resources
protectmyhome.net - this is a free resource provided by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to assist homeowners in selecting registered contractors
Donation Resources
https://www.redcross.org/local/washington.html
Forest Management Resources
WSU Extension Forestry - Washington State University Extension Forestry staff are available to answer questions and provide resources
Washington DNR Stewardship and Cost-Share Program
Washington DNR Small Forest Landowner Regulation Assistance Program
Cultural Resources and Wildfire - a free recording but registration is required to view the recording
What Happens to a Tree After the Fire is Gone - Eini C. Lowell from the USFS PNW research station in Portland, Oregon, discusses tree post-fire tree health.
Bugs After the Burn - a free recording but registration is required to view the recording
Insects and Fire - a free recording but registration is required to view the recording
Mental Health Resources
The Science of Wildfires
The Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory and Fire Modeling Institute - Thomas Dzomba with the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory and Fire Modeling Institute discusses the history of the lab, its current research, and the history of US Forest Service wildfire research.