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Thanks @SunsetMag for naming Devil's Head "Best Shoreline" in their 2012 Enviro Awards. It was a big success for us! http://t

— @ForterraNW
February 21st, 2012

RT @UrbanLandInst Green real estate development and design is not a passing trend, say industry experts: http://t.co/W3LRU2UD

— @ForterraNW
February 21st, 2012

Interesting. RT @svrdesign RT @RichLouv Depictions of nature in children's books down by half since 1968 http://t.co/vzXiTAqA

— @ForterraNW
February 17th, 2012

We're recruiting table captains for our Conservation Awards Breakfast! Read more about this leadership opportunity: http://t.co/1KseHoo

— @ForterraNW
February 16th, 2012

Burst beaver dam likely to mean changes at Hazel Wolf Wetlands

February 13th, 2012
By David Rollins

Sammamish Review, Feb. 11, 2012 By David Rollins   Due to the major storm in late January, one of the beaver dams in Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve burst. The rupture resulted in a lowering of the preserve’s water lever by several feet. “A huge change, and

Thanks to everyone who made Sat's Pearl Jam restoration event a success! Check out @KirklandPatch 's article/slideshow: http://t.c

— @ForterraNW
February 13th, 2012

VIEWFINDER: Pearl Jam Guitarist Turns Out For Crestwoods Reforestation

February 13th, 2012
By Greg Johnston

Kirkland Patch, Feb 12, 2012 By Greg Johnston Guitarist Stone Gossard demonstrated Saturday that he is almost as good at getting down and dirty pulling roots as playing riffs with the mega-group Pearl Jam, turning out for a band-funded reforestation project at Kirkland'

Did you know there's good xc-skiing/snowshoeing on some Forterra properties? Some staff took a trip to Mt. Amabilis! http://t.co/uJX0M4

— @ForterraNW
February 8th, 2012

RT @AtlanticCities The case for job density in a telecommuting age, via @Kaid_at_NRDC http://t.co/hRSZdSVY

— @ForterraNW
February 6th, 2012

We are indeed signed on in support! RT @TranspoChoices: @forterranw have you guys signed onto support HB 2370? I hope so!

— @ForterraNW
February 3rd, 2012

Media Advisory: Pearl Jam Kirkland Event

February 3rd, 2012
By Forterra

Media Advisory Contact: Andrea Mojzak, Green Cities Project Coordinator             206-905-6920             amojzak@forterra.org Who: Pearl Jam, Forterra, and G

Forterra Protects Union River Forestland with Conservation Easement

January 30th, 2012
By Forterra Press Release

NORTH KITSAP -- On Dec 30, 2011, Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy) purchased a conservation easement on 255 acres of working forestland along the headwaters and tributaries of the Union and Tahuya rivers in Kitsap and Mason Counties. The conservation of this land, ow

Registration is open for our 17th annual Conservation Awards Breakfast! Sign up today and ensure your spot: http://t.co/iH2sLnG6

— @ForterraNW
January 30th, 2012

The 1st @WaterfrontSEA Community Forum is tomorrow eve at Townhall! Help shape the future of the Seattle Waterfront. http://t.co/2VqCqdu7

— @ForterraNW
January 30th, 2012

We're #hiring for three openings, a contract position, and a bunch of internships! Have a look! http://t.co/SZ3MfM76

— @ForterraNW
January 30th, 2012

Forterra is #hiring an Executive Assistant to the President! Details about the position & how to apply here: http://t.co/JYVpKFdU #WAJob

— @ForterraNW
January 27th, 2012

Via @NYTimes "How to Manage U.S. Forests, Version 3.1" http://t.co/Bs8oLU1B

— @ForterraNW
January 27th, 2012

Forest and streams protected in Union River area

January 5th, 2012
By Christopher Dunagan

Kitsap Sun, Jan. 4, 2012 By Christopher Dunagan KITSAP COUNTY — Another 255 acres of prime forestland near Tiger and Mission lakes will be protected from development under a conservation easement purchased with $480,000 in state funds. The 255 acres lies in the head

Peninsula on Anderson Island to become wildlife habitat

January 3rd, 2012
By Christian Hill

Tacoma News Tribune, Jan 2, 2012 By Christian Hill   The Anderson Island Park and Recreation District has acquired an 82-acre peninsula on the south side of the island, once targeted for a Christian youth camp, and will permanently protect it as wildlife habitat with

Conservation Group to Preserve 82 Acres on Anderson Island

January 3rd, 2012
By University Place Patch

University Place Patch, Jan 3, 2012 Jacobs Point, comprising 82 acres on scenic Anderson Island, will be permanently protected for public recreation and salmon habitat thanks to a conservation partnership. The conservation group Forterra (formerly known as Cascade Land Cons

Pieces Coming Together for Kitsap Forest & Bay

January 3rd, 2012
By Chris Dunagan

Kitsap Sun, December 31, 2011 By Chris Dunagan Work is progressing rapidly around the edges of the Kitsap Forest & Bay Project — an effort to protect a 7,000-acre mosaic of lowland forest, shorelines and wetlands in North Kitsap. Pope Resources lands for sale Cl

Via @KitsapSun 's Chris Dunagan "Pieces coming together for Kitsap Forest & Bay" http://t.co/uVEBSfMG

— @ForterraNW
January 3rd, 2012

Forterra is hiring a Major Gifts Officer! Details on the position and applying here: http://t.co/A5Q1MhV0 #WAjobs

— @ForterraNW
January 3rd, 2012

Great piece from @thenewstribune about Forterra & @PierceCo 's conservation of 82 acres on Anderson Island! http://t.co/inMdjAUB

— @ForterraNW
January 3rd, 2012

Great @KUOW story with Michelle Connor and partners about Port Gamble - 7,000 acres we might be able to conserve. http://t.co/HD3oL4FL

— @ForterraNW
December 29th, 2011

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