Forest Stewards

Vashon Forest Stewards (VFS) is a locally based non-profit business in Vashon, WA, dedicated to promoting low-impact forestry and small-scale wood production. Founded by island forest owners, VFS aims to enhance the rural character of the island while benefiting local forests, workers, the community, and the economy through sustainable forest stewardship practices.

VFS recognizes the importance of living in harmony with nature and strives to nurture and use local landscapes responsibly. By managing forests properly, VFS aims to create majestic, ecologically complex older stands while providing a renewable local source of wood and habitat for native wildlife, reducing the dependence on wood harvested from areas lacking environmental oversight.

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