Stewart Mountain Community Forest

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The Stewart Mountain Community Forest (SMCF) initiative is a collaborative effort to adopt approximately 6,000 acres of forestland into local ownership, to be managed for the use and benefit of our community.

https://stewartmountaincf.org/

Notes

  • Whatcom County, Whatcom Land Trust, Evergreen Land Trust, Nooksack Tribe
  • Acquire 6000 acres to restore South Fork Watershed.
  • Promote economic development around high quality large diameter timber, expand recreation and bolster community autonomy.
  • Alex Harris (WWU) completed Master's Thesis to analyze community forests.