DNR releases plan to improve health of Eastern Wash. forests
The Washington Department of Natural Resources, under the new leadership of Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz, just released a 20-year
November 6, 2017
WASHINGTON FOREST PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Legislature and DNR address wildfires, forest health
By Jason Callahan Jason Callahan is the Director of Governmental Relations for the Washington Forest Protection Association. It’s no news
October 26, 2017
Gov. Inslee proclaims Washington Forest Products Industry Week
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Oct. 16-22 as Washington Forest Products Industry Week, honoring the state’s third largest manufacturing sector,
October 20, 2017
Teaching young foresters in forestry country
Training the next generation should always be a priority for the forestry industry. But it’s even more heartening to see
October 17, 2017
State lawmakers want to revitalize rural economies
Rural communities in Washington often get overlooked amidst all the attention about the intense economic growth of Seattle and its
October 6, 2017
Second CLT factory comes to Eastern Washington
A second cross-laminated timber factory has been announced for Eastern Washington in a span of just a few months. The
October 2, 2017
CNBC explores the benefits of biomass
CNBC reports this week that momentum is building in Congress for legislation to declare woody biomass as carbon neutral, which
September 22, 2017
Washington forest landowner honored for clearing fish passage barriers
Forest landowners are the state leader in clearing fish passage barriers in Washington over the past two decades. Since 1999,
September 18, 2017
Active management helps protect Wash. forest from wildfire
The Jolly Mountain Fire has burned 26,000 acres in Central Washington and threatens the cities of Cle Elum and Roslyn.
September 10, 2017
Family foresters are stewards of the land
Foresters understand there is always something new to learn about their craft – continuing education is key. Which is why
September 1, 2017
Using wood for jet fuel helps Wash. environment and economy
Washington has become an epicenter for innovation when it comes to using wood slash from forests to make jet fuel
August 25, 2017
Forest owners spend decades improving fish habitat
A new article in the Seattle Times shows how Washington forest landowners have played an instrumental role in improving fish
August 18, 2017
Wash. forest owners show excellent compliance with state law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aug. 11, 2017 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, 360-791-9372 OLYMPIA – A newly released report from the state
August 11, 2017
Forest owners are expanding forests to meet demand
A new report shows that as demand for forest products increases, the amount of forest inventory available goes up, which
August 4, 2017
CLT is taking off in the Pacific Northwest
A story in the Seattle Times this week explores the benefits of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a renewable and affordable
July 26, 2017
Washington wood is a green building material
A new article in the Seattle Times highlights the environmental benefits of Washington’s working forests and the use of wood
July 21, 2017
‘More Than A Forest’ launches to promote sustainable WA forestry
A new website, More Than A Forest, shows how Washington’s working forests benefit both the economy and the environment. The
July 14, 2017
CLT projects come to Tacoma and Spokane
It’s an exciting time for cross-laminated timber in Washington. There are the 20 state-funded classrooms being built with CLT in
July 7, 2017
Congress again takes up federal timber reform
We last wrote about the prospect of federal timber reform in December of last year, when Congress was focused on
June 30, 2017
Spokane Spokesman-Review profiles Duane Vaagen
The Spokane Spokesman Review has a great feature story this week on Duane Vaagen and his family business Vaagen Brothers Lumber. The company in Colville in
June 23, 2017
New Wash. lands commissioner reaches out to rural communities
Newly elected Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz just announced the Rural Communities Partnership Initiative, a new program that will
June 16, 2017
Central Washington forest collaborative is thriving
It’s always good to see a spirit of collaboration in the forest. The Yakima Herald-Republic this week wrote about a
June 9, 2017
Clearing fish passage barriers started with collaboration
Recognition continues to grow for the critical role that Washington forest landowners play in helping improve salmon migration. This spring
June 2, 2017
Mark Doumit honored by AgForestry leadership program
AgForestry Press Release — Mark Doumit was honored as the recipient of the 2017 Stu Bledsoe Leadership Award by members
May 24, 2017
Bear feeding program has 3 decades of success
In 1985, the Washington Forest Protection Association, in cooperation with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, founded what has
May 23, 2017