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
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
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
Northern Spotted Owls are protected throughout their three-state range by conserving 24.5 million acres of federal land for owl recovery over 100 years time. In Wash. alone there is more than 13 million acres of federal, tribal, state, local government and private land managed for spotted owl conservation. Competition from the barred owl is pushing the spotted owl out of its historic home. 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
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