SWAN VALLEY CONNECTIONS
SVC’s forest stewardship programs encourage responsible, sustainable use of the land for the benefit of people, wildlife, habitat, and overall ecological integrity.
Fuels Reduction
Provides professional & technical advice and education
Free property consultations for fire risk assessment
Cost-share funding opportunities through secure grant funding
Insects & Disease
Bark beetle infestations can become epidemic, killing large patches of trees.
SVC offers pheromone packets (a.k.a. bubble caps) and installation to deter bark beetles from target trees, which in turn aids in reducing wildfire risk.
• MCH (Douglas-fir) and Verbenone (ponderosa and lodgepole pine) bubble caps available through SVC (check back in January 2025!)
Fuels Reduction
Provides Landowner Resources and information about local partner programs available to forest landowners across the state. These programs are focused on reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health.
Property consultations (site visits) conducted by DNRC Swan Unit Forester. Request a site visit here.
Forest Pest Management
Assists landowners in identifying and managing forest insects and diseases
Offers a variety of trainings and workshops to identify and manage forest pests.
