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Kitsap County plans to remove up to 50% of the trees across 519 acres in Banner Forest Heritage Park beginning in 2026, a project driven by revenue from commercial logging. With enough community support, we can safeguard this forest, this shared heritage, and the life it sustains.
HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED
Watch Full Presentation
Recent Event Highlight
Forest Restoration
vs. Forest Degradation:
How Can Communities Tell the Difference?
A presentation by Dr. Dominick A. DellaSala, internationally renowned conservation scientist
This recent community talk explored why Banner Forest matters, what is at stake, and how science-based stewardship can guide thoughtful forest protection.
What Is Banner Forest?
Banner Forest Heritage Park is a 635-acre protected forest in Port Orchard, Washington, known for its extensive network of multi-use trails. It includes mature wooded areas and fragile wetlands that support a diverse ecosystem and offer peaceful spaces for the community.
Visitors come to Banner Forest to hike, mountain bike, ride horses, run, meditate, explore nature, and find quiet refuge. The park exists today thanks to a decade-long community effort that preserved the land from development in 2000, a testament to how deeply this forest is woven into local history and community identity.
Our Mission
Save Banner Forest is dedicated to protecting and conserving Banner Forest Heritage Park through advocacy for passive management strategies that allow natural processes to restore and sustain its diverse ecosystem.
We oppose commercial-scale thinning that risks invasive species proliferation, heightened fire danger, and profit-driven exploitation, ensuring this cherished public space remains a thriving haven for recreation, biodiversity, and community enjoyment.
Want to Help?
Every action makes a difference. Whether you can give time, lend expertise, or contribute financially, your support helps protect Banner Forest Heritage Park and keep it thriving for generations to come.
Explore the options below to see how you can get involved: make a donation, sign the petition, or join our volunteer team.
We are currently recruiting specialists in environmental law, environmental science, marketing, and forestry to consult with our team. If you have relevant expertise that could support our efforts, please contact us at savebannerforest@gmail.com
Sign the Petition
Visit the over 3390 community members who have signed the petition. Donations made through change.org do not go to our cause, They help fund future petitions. Please donate through the GoFundMe
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Get in Touch
send us an email at savebannerforest@gmail.com
Make a Donation
Your donation supports:
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Community outreach and education
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Informational signage and materials
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Scientific research and expert consultation
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Advocacy and administrative costs related to protecting Banner Forest
Our goal is to ensure decisions about Banner Forest are guided by science, transparency, and long-term ecological health.
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Every contribution, large or small, helps strengthen our collective voice.
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Sign the Petition
Add your voice to the growing movement to protect Banner Forest Heritage Park. Signing the petition is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to show support and help demonstrate how much this forest means to the community. As of November 2025, we’ve gathered over 3,500 signatures, and the number keeps growing!
Please note: Donations made through Change.org support their platform and do not go directly to Save Banner Forest. To donate directly, please use the Donate option above.
Stay Informed & Get Involved
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter:
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to learn more about the county's plans to remove half of the trees from the park,
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what can be done to help preserve it the way it is now by using passive management techniques,
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for updates on meetings, science explainers, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help.
Events & Conversations
We host community gatherings, expert presentations, and educational events to share science-based insights and encourage thoughtful dialogue.
Visit our Events page to see all upcoming and past events.
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Forest Restoration vs. Forest Degradation: How Can Communities Tell the Difference?Sat, Jan 24South Kitsap High School
First Community MeetingSat, Sep 20Olalla Grange
Our First Community Meeting
On September 20, 2025, the first public meeting with the Kitsap County Commissioners marked an important step in bringing the community’s concerns about Banner Forest to the table.
Residents shared their questions and perspectives regarding the county’s plans and the future management of this beloved public space. A few invited experts also spoke, explaining the potential consequences of commercial logging on the forest’s ecosystem and long-term health.
The discussion was engaged and necessary, a reminder that community voices and science both matter when it comes to protecting our local environment.
You can watch the full recording of the meeting in the video below.
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