Partnerships

Partnerships are at the core of how the U.S. Forest Service does business. There are partnerships that address almost every aspect of land management, recreation, scientific research and policy related to forests. This collaborative approach incorporates communities into planning and implementing our mission.

Funding Opportunities

The Grant Calendar provides MBS staff and partners easy access to the latest funding opportunities for forest-related issues within western Washington. These issues may include global climate change, habitat restoration, open space conservation, historical preservation, environmental education, and urban community outreach.

If you have questions or need more information please email Diane Bedell, Gifford Pinchot National Forest Partnerships Program Manager at: diane.bedell@usda.gov

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Collaborative Groups

Pinchot Partners

The Pinchot Partners works within the Cispus Adaptive Management Area and surrounding areas to promote policies and projects that create quality local jobs and benefit watershed health.  The Pinchot Partners are comprised of diverse forest stakeholders who share a vision of healthy forests and vibrant communities.

The Pinchot Partners strive to bring together differing perspectives in an open and safe forum in order to discuss and create innovative projects that incorporate the fundamental principles of ecosystem management. 

South Gifford Pinchot Collaborative

The South Gifford Pinchot Collaborative is a community based partnership that participates in the development, facilitation, and implementation of projects that enhance economic vitality, forest ecosystem health, recreation and public safety on the south end of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and in surrounding communities.