2023 Washington Legislative session begins
After two years of remote lawmaking, Washington state legislators returned to Olympia for the first in-person session since 2020. A
January 11, 2023
WASHINGTON FOREST PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
2022 Year in Review
Washington’s private forest landowners continue to lead the way, and 2022 was no different. Whether it is applying the best
December 15, 2022
114th WFPA Annual Meeting recognizes, celebrates working forests
Collaboration and building strong partnerships were the overarching themes at the 114th Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) Annual Meeting in
November 23, 2022
Late wildfire season underscores importance of forest management
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources reported the 2022 wildfire season to be the least destructive in a decade
November 7, 2022
Celebrating renewable, environmentally friendly forest products
This time of year is particularly special for working forests and the forestry sector because the third week in October
October 17, 2022
To improve forest health, we need prescribed burns
The past weekend of wildfires and hazy smoke in Washington state underscores more than ever the importance of forest management
September 12, 2022
State recognizes large private forest landowners
Washington agencies recently honored many of the state’s largest private forest landowners – including several Washington Forest Protection Association members
August 29, 2022
State forest practices study finds high compliance among working forests
Working forests remain committed partners to protecting and improving fish habitat. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released
August 15, 2022
UW architecture students explore design, structural possibilities of wood
Wood, one of the world’s oldest building materials, is now considered a material of the future – thanks to advances
June 30, 2022
An inspirational story of forest restoration
What is required to build a forest from scratch? According to Robert and Kazuko Barker of Nelson Road Tree Farm
June 6, 2022
Extreme temperatures, disease, beetles impacted forest health in 2021
An unseasonably hot summer, fungal infection and insects damaged tens of thousands of trees last year, according to an annual
May 6, 2022
The 2022 Legislative Session as seen through the eyes of a forester
Things move quickly in a short, 60-day session and this year was no different. The 2022 Washington State Legislature began
April 15, 2022
UW touts new hall made from mass timber
The newest building at the University of Washington (UW) could represent a significant step forward in sustainability and reducing greenhouse
April 1, 2022
State Sen. Tim Sheldon to retire
State Senator Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch), the Washington State Legislature’s longest-serving member, won’t seek another term in the fall. Sheldon announced
March 24, 2022
Chinook Forest Partners to sell 35,000 acres near Wenatchee for public benefit
A significant swath of working forest lands near Wenatchee could be set aside for public and other uses down the
March 18, 2022
Washington State House of Representatives honor Mark Doumit
Former Washington State legislator and Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) executive director Mark Doumit received a high honor from state
March 11, 2022
Growing schools
Mass timber could help meet the needs of Washington’s public schools and the state’s increasing population, according to a report
March 4, 2022
An update on the 2022 Legislature
Things move swiftly in a short 60-day legislative session. Last week, the fourth week of session, was noteworthy as it
February 11, 2022
2021 wildfire season summary
Hot, dry weather throughout the state of Washington created challenges during the 2021 wildfire season. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center
January 28, 2022
2022 legislative session commences Jan. 10th
Monday (January 10th) marks the start of the 2022 Legislative session. Like the previous year, this session will be mostly
January 9, 2022
2021 Year in Review: A managed forest is a healthy forest
Scientific research shows that actively managed forests promote ecosystem health, contribute to air and water quality for people and wildlife,
January 3, 2022
2021 Tree Farmer of the Year – a love of the land and legacy of stewardship
A Lewis County tree farm received the highest praise and recognition for its active role in sustainable forest management and
December 3, 2021
National Forest Products Week reminds us that wood is good for the environment
Every third week of October, the United States celebrates National Forest Products Week. Forest Products Week provides an opportunity for
October 22, 2021
A Diversity of Forest Land Owners are Keeping Forests Healthy
It takes a network of people to keep forests healthy By Washington Forest Protection Association Keeping our forests healthy and
October 9, 2021
Study shows forest practices protect core salmon temperatures in forested streams
A recently released decade-long study looking at several aspects of water quality, including temperature and sediment, show that current forest
October 4, 2021