The Forests & Fish Law is a science-based set
of forest practices and regulations that protect 60,000 miles of streams
running through 9.3 million acres of state and private forestland. It is
one of the largest and most comprehensive pieces of environmental legislation in the U.S.
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Responsible forestry manages the interaction of forest productivity,
regeneration, biodiversity, and animal habitat in concert with important
social and cultural values. It's about producing sustainable products,
and using science to understand the impacts of forestry on natural resources.
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Road Maintenance and Abandonment Plan (RMAPs) - Forest roads
can cause surface erosion and deposit sediment in streams. The Forests & Fish Law
addresses this challenge by requiring landowners to submit their own RMAPs to the
Department of Natural Resources.
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Habitat protection is about understanding the ecosystems
in which Washington's fish and wildlife thrive. WFPA's member companies use science-based
research to recognize these life patterns to keep forests and wildlife healthy.
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Green Products for the Future - Washington’s private forests landowners provide products important to our economy, from building materials to wood products and renewable woody biomass energy, while keeping the air clean and environment pristine for future generations.
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The Forests & Fish Law is a science-based set
of forest practices and regulations that protect 60,000 miles of streams
running through 9.3 million acres of state and private forestland. It is
one of the largest and most comprehensive pieces of environmental legislation in the U.S.
Learn more.