Value of Membership
The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) has been representing the interests of private forest landowners in the state of Washington for 100 years. We are a membership organization composed of individuals and companies who own or hold forest lands in the state of Washington. WFPA represents over 50 members, ranging from small individual landowners to very large international corporations, managing more than 4 million acres of private timberland in Washington State. This diversity of membership is the cornerstone of WFPA's strength and effectiveness in representing the forest industry. We invite you to participate in our association.
To learn about membership opportunities, contact Karen Vaughn for more information.
Building Connections
The business and regulatory environment affecting forestry in Washington State is both unique and complex. Broadly recognized and respected as being the voice of the forest industry, WFPA provides the forum through which forest landowners can contribute to and shape the policies and regulations that directly impact doing business in Washington State. Only through membership in WFPA do private forest landowners have access and connections to the resources and expertise needed to successfully navigate through this complicated and ever-changing environment. WFPA's experience and leadership in matters concerning the industry -- forest Regulation & Policy, the development and application of science and technology, taxation, public information and environmental education -- is unparalleled. On behalf of its members, WFPA staff has cultivated effective working relationships with state agencies, key leaders and stakeholder groups. Through these relationships, coupled with a collaborative approach to issues management whenever possible, WFPA is achieving a stability in the regulatory arena, unprecedented in its history and essential to the continued growth and investment in this industry.
Bridge to a Common Understanding
The forest industry continues to face many challenges - challenges that require the united and collective efforts of forest landowners in Washington State. WFPA provides the valuable structure and effective leadership through which our members, a diverse and independent group, join together to achieve a common understanding and a collective vision to effectively address the complex issues faced by the industry. WFPA is uniquely skilled in this capacity and is integral to keeping the industry moving forward together and the future growing and strong for the forestry industry in Washington State.
Bringing a Consistent Message
The forest industry recognizes that public understanding and acceptance of forestry is the key to our future. Through WFPA, the industry can join together with a collective voice to develop a consistent industry message to raise public awareness and understanding of sustainable forestry. WFPA has demonstrated how the power of a consistent message -- a message supporting our policy goals and consistent with the actions of our members -- can achieve results.