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Thinning for profit is planned by Kitsap County to begin in 2026 - Removing 50% of the trees from 519 acres in Banner Forest Heritage Park.
HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED
Fiscal Accountability
UPDATED 9/13/2025
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Annual website renewal
-October 1st $227.00
501(c)(3) Nonprofit formation fees
- Articles of Incorporation with Washington Secretary of State $80.00
- Charitable Organization Registration $60.00 (may be waived)
- Federal 501(c) Application either $275.00 or $600.00 depending on the form and it's complexity
Legal fees
- If we go to battle with the county we anticipate having to pay a 10k retainer with expenses rapidly increasing from there
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- Forestry ad other scientific expert consultation
Get in Touch
Reach out to learn more about the county's plans to remove half of the trees from the park, and what you can do to help preserve it the way it is now by using passive management techniques
send us an email at savebannerforest@gmail.com
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