WFPA - Washington Forest Protection Association

This 17-page, easy-to-read booklet contains interesting facts and figures about the forest products industry in Washington State.

This informative brochure illustrates the basic concepts and an array of best management practices for properly constructing, designing, maintaining, and abandoning forests roads as outlined in Washington's Forest Practices Rules. The brochure complements the Department of Natural Resources' Forest Practices Illustrated.

This booklet describes the landmark environmental legislation of the Forests & Fish Law and the importance of cool, clean water. It also explains how private forest landowners are making a difference to protect clean water and habitat for fish and wildlife.

The Changing Role of Fire -- Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem; however, the excessive buildup of "fuel" in our national forests is changing the beneficial role of fire into one of destruction. Foresters know that active management of our forests, such as thinning and prescribed burning, can reduce fire hazards by removing the small trees, underbrush, and dead wood which fuels catastrophic wildfire.