
UW Architecture students look to wood
University of Washington College of Built Environments architecture students took their skills beyond the classroom, designing and constructing unique benches

University of Washington College of Built Environments architecture students took their skills beyond the classroom, designing and constructing unique benches

Wood and forest products have long been appreciated as a versatile and sustainable material. But recent innovations are pushing the

Forests play a critical role in our ecosystem, economy and quality of life. However, the misguided notion that the best

Fire, drought, insect infestations, disease outbreaks and weather-related disturbances have always been a part of the natural forest cycle. It’s

Private forest landowners in Washington state are proud of their contributions to the local, rural communities where they operate. In

The forestry sector lost a beloved steward, friend and trusted voice last week. Former small forest landowners champion and

Navigating Forest Carbon Markets: A Guide for Landowners A recent peer-reviewed study was released as a guide for small landowners

The 2024 legislative session is nearly at the halfway point. As the case with all legislative sessions happening during even

Striking a Balance: The Science Behind Riparian Buffer Rules for Cool Water and Fish Protection Forest practices play a crucial

Washington’s forests are appreciated by us all, for their beauty, ecological values, jobs, recreation, and the forests and wood products

An overwhelming majority of Washington residents back the forestry sector and working forests. That’s according to a recent poll that

Have you ever wondered where your wood comes from? Check out the American Wood Council’s new wood sourcing tool here.

Forest fires and wildfire smoke were on the minds of many last week as smoke blanketed every corner of Washington

Wood and wood products are key to better carbon capture Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:00 am Updated Aug. 25, 2023 at

An overwhelming majority of people (83%) say forest management reduces wildfire risk and support it as a means of preventing

The Washington State Legislature concluded its work over the weekend, wrapping up the 2023 session Sunday. There were the usual complement

A recently released fact sheet created by the American Forest Resource Council succinctly summarizes how and why working forests and

American Forest Resource Council president Travis Joseph responded to the Biden Administration’s announcement on policies relating to mature and old-growth

The Society of American Foresters released an informative fact sheet defining mature and old-growth forests and the importance of applying science-based

The Whatcom County Forestry Advisory Committee invited researcher Dr. Edie Sonne Hall of Three Trees Consulting to speak at their

On March 9th of every year, Northwest Treaty Tribes, schools and numerous agencies and organizations (including the Washington Forest Protection

After two years of remote lawmaking, Washington state legislators returned to Olympia for the first in-person session since 2020. A

Washington’s private forest landowners continue to lead the way, and 2022 was no different. Whether it is applying the best

Collaboration and building strong partnerships were the overarching themes at the 114th Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) Annual Meeting in

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources reported the 2022 wildfire season to be the least destructive in a decade