Do Business and Get Permits
   

The Department of Natural Resources works to support thriving and sustainable economic opportunities throughout the state of Washington.

Do you need a burn permit?

The Department of Natural Resources regulates outdoor burning on all forestlands where DNR provides wildfire protection. See Outdoor Burning Permits.

Bid on a project

The Department of Natural Resources contracts with the private sector to meet various specialized needs. We have a variety of avenues to contract with DNR available including but not limited to the following. 
Department of Enterprise Services (DES)
Visit the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for bid opportunities.
 
We encourage all contractors to visit the DES website to learn about how to work with the state. On that page, state agencies are actively seeking to spend money with small, diverse and veteran-owned Washington businesses. To learn more about DNR’s forecasted opportunities, see program Forecasted Needs Reports.
 
Visit Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) to learn more about statewide bidding opportunities for the procurement of goods/services.
Office of Minority & Women’s Business (OMWBE)
Visit Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to learn more about the participation of firms certified by OMWBE. If you’re a small business in need of assistance, help is available. Visit OMWBE for Small Business Assistance.
 
Visit Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for a no cost, confidential technical consultation and assistance.
Department of Veteran's Affairs (WDVA)
Visit Search for Veteran Owned Businesses to learn more about the participation of veteran-owned businesses. If you’re a veteran-owned business that needs assistance, help is available. Visit WDVA for Veteran-Owned Businesses Assistance.
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
DNR’s Procurement of Goods & Services (PGS) Office provides oversight, management and implementation of DNR's procurement of goods and services across the agency.
Goods and Services via 39.26 RCW: Procurement of Goods and Services
It is the intent of the Procurement of Goods & Services Law (RCW 39.26) to promote open competition and transparency for all contracts for goods and services entered by state agencies, unless specifically exempted to ensure the highest ethical standards. 
 
Visit the following programmatic sites to learn more about common DNR procurement opportunities:
If questions arise about DNR’s Procurement of Goods & Services Office, please email DNRContractorSupport@dnr.wa.gov.
Public Works via 39.04 RCW: Public Works
DNR’s Public Works Contracts Management Office supports DNR’s mission by providing a reliable and transparent method for contracting for services via Chapter 39.04 RCW: PUBLIC WORKS. We provide public works contracts for the construction of projects as well as contracts for site-specific studies done by Architectural and Engineering consultants outside the agency via Chapter 39.80 RCW: CONTRACTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES. 
 
For more information about DNR’s Public Works bid opportunities, please visit 
If questions arise, please email DNR’s Public Works Contracts Management Office at dnrpublicworks@dnr.wa.gov.

Become a partner

To generate revenue for public services and restoration efforts DNR leases land and sells natural resource products. Lease opportunities include agriculture and grazing, communications towers, mining, shellfish aquaculture, or marina, dock or pier access. Products cover timber, biomass, razor clams, geoducks, brush and salal, and others.

Find resources

The department provides private entities with resources to help them incorporate resource stewardship as a part of their business practices.
  • Purchase commercial forest tree seedlings through the Webster Forest Nursery.
  • Access Small Forest Landowner Office resources such as the Family Forest Fish Passage Program, Forest Stewardship Program, Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program, and Riparian Easement Program.
  • Use The Small Business Guide to find information about establishing, expanding and operating a small business in Washington state.

Get a permit or license

DNR grants burn permits when burning on forestlands protected by DNR is appropriate, and permits for harvesting timber, building bridges or roads, and other forest activities as applicants are able to meet necessary requirements. When small forest landowners aren't able to meet these requirements at a specific site they may apply from an alternate plan permit, which allows for more flexibility. Very limited firewood gathering permits are also available to the public. DNR also grants rights-of-way authorizations for a fee and provides oversight of dredging, mooring buoys, and mining reclamation activities.
 
Planning an event on DNR managed land or at a DNR recreation site? A recreation permit may be required according to WAC 332-52-205. Please contact the district in which you would like to hold your event for permit details. 

Find guidance

DNR protects the State's natural resources by providing processes, rules, and guidance for timber harvests and other forest activities and through its compliance with the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA).

Get Authorized

Those looking to explore for geothermal resources or oil and gas in Washington need authorization from the Washington Geological Survey.