Washington Forest Protection Association

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.

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. Learn more.

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. Learn more.

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. Learn more.

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. Learn more.

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.