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Join us in shaping how a locally designed and managed community forest can bring tangible benefits to Kittitas County, while ensuring permanent conservation of and access to this iconic landscape.

27K

Acres

120+

Miles of trail

1000s

Native Species

About the Checkerboard Partnership

We are a group of individuals, organizations, and government entities coming together to start a conversation about the future of 27,000 acres of privately owned forest in the Central Cascades.

Get Involved

Everyone is unique and there are meaningful ways for you to get involved with our public process. 

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Tell us why YOU value the checkerboard forests. Take our survey! 

News and Events

What's being said about the Checkerboard Forest, and where can you find us.

Get to Know Us

Just who exactly is involved with the Checkerboard Partnership? We'll tell you!