See highlights of local forest health initiatives on Anderson Island, featuring stories from neighbors, project updates, and practical stewardship guidance.

Anderson Island Parks and Recreation Forest Stewardship Committee

Beginning in 2025, the committee initiated a pilot project plan to assess the health of the AI Park forestland and strategically address identified issues. The objective is to thoroughly examine each park for both unique and common challenges to forest vitality. Findings will be presented to the Anderson Island Park and Recreation Department and disseminated to the community, along with actionable recommendations for forest land management, valuable information, expertise, and engaging events.

Year 1 Pilot. The Jane Cammon Park is the focus for 2026. The most pressing challenge in this area is the presence of laminated root rot, which has affected several areas and resulted in the loss of many Douglas Firs. One characteristics of infected areas are trees dying from the top.