- Home
- What We Do
- Habitat Improvement
Habitat Improvement
- 1 A man in an orange puffer vest installing a green plastic tree tube on a plant.
- 2 Young child wearing a blue rain jacket smiling behind a tree.
- 3 Volunteer piercing the ground with a red shovel removing a Himalayan blackberry rootball
- 4 Man in a black jacket with daughter in a black jacket posing with shovels in a forest.
- 5 Man in a grey hoodie and woman in a maroon hoodie posing with a pick axe and shovel in a forest.
- 6 A group of volunteers carrying 5 gallon buckets of mulch in a wet field.
- 7 A man in a red fleece jacket installing a tree in a forest.
- 8 A man wearing a light grey jacket smiling with a tree.
- 9 A man in a green jacket smiling in a forest as he plants a tree.
- 10 Two people wearing matching navy blue shirts posing with shovels in a forest.
-
Highlighted Restoration Projects
The District works with private and public landowners to restore native habitats. These projects often involve the removal of invasive weeds and the establishment of native trees and shrubs to improve the quality and function of local habitats. Many of these projects involve citizen volunteers in events that not only improve the quality of our natural areas, but also help build community and a sense of stewardship.
-
Shore Friendly Pierce
Pierce Conservation District's Shore Friendly Pierce program connects marine waterfront residents with the technical support and resources to make informed, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly decisions about shoreline management. We offer free site visits and erosion assessments to help landowners identify problems or opportunities specific to their stretch of Puget Sound shoreline. Our goal is to help owners manage their land with confidence. We are here to help you protect your property while protecting the health of Puget Sound.
-
Landowner Assistance
District staff are available to meet with landowners to discuss options for improving, enhancing, or restoring native habitats. Explore the Landowner Assistance page to see how the Pierce Conservation District can help answer any question or concerns you may have about you property.
-
Forest Stewardship
Pierce Conservation District has foresters available who can provide assistance to small forest landowners who are interested in improving forest health and managing for a variety of needs including wildlife habitat, wildfire prevention, and water quality. Foresters can work with land owners to create forest plans that act as a guide for the management of forests over several years to achieve your desired goals. Foresters can also connect landowners with appropriate cost-share opportunities for non-commercial activities.
Contact Us
-
Heather Green
Habitat Improvement Program Director
heatherg@piercecd.org
Phone: (253) 231-0252Ryan Bird
Habitat Restoration Manager
RyanB@piercecd.org
Phone: (253) 225-0306Glenn Johnson
Riparian Stewardship Program Manager
glennj@piercecd.org
Phone: (253) 325-8914Keith Estes
Shorelines Program Manager
keithe@piercecd.org
Phone: (253)358-0088