Working forests vital to healthy waterways
Well managed forestlands play a vital role in maintaining water quality and supporting biodiversity, and a Snohomish County program that
December 6, 2019
WASHINGTON FOREST PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Embracing wood in design and construction
Port Angeles arts enthusiasts last month celebrated the groundbreaking of Field Hall – a premier arts and culture venue that
November 22, 2019
111th WFPA Annual Meeting: Grow more trees, use more wood
Working forests and a robust wood products industry are a natural answer to reducing carbon emissions. Researchers, private forestland owners and
November 15, 2019
Working forests, wood products key to removing CO2 and storing carbon
The essential role trees play in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is well documented. But as we – researchers,
November 1, 2019
National Forest Products Week underscores the vital role of working forests
Since 1960, Congress has designated the third week of October as National Forest Products Week. For 59 years, National Forest
October 25, 2019
Newly adopted Business Roundtable tenets reflect forestry industry long-held values
The Business Roundtable made headlines recently when it announced a new set of operating principles that shift from focusing solely
October 10, 2019
Environmentalists, loggers, policymakers say CLT a part of the response to climate change
Washington’s modern timber industry and early adoption of tall wood buildings have helped the state lead the nation in incorporating
September 27, 2019
Drought, heat impacting several Washington native tree species
Less rainfall in the spring, drought conditions and hotter summers are impacting Washington’s native trees and forest health, says a
September 20, 2019
Working forests, timber products provide a solution to reducing greenhouse gases
More people are recognizing the important role the forestry and timber industries play in addressing global warming concerns and improving
September 16, 2019
DNR acquires decommissioned helicopter to aid in firefighting
The Department of Natural Resources just got a boost in its firefighting efforts. DNR announced the recent acquisition of a
September 6, 2019
Working forests provide numerous benefits for state, local communities
Working forests play a vital role in Washington state and a website is showing just that by presenting the important
August 30, 2019
In spite of a milder summer, expect more forest fires and smoke in the future
An unseasonably wetter and cooler summer – especially in traditionally drier parts of the state – is resulting in fewer
August 23, 2019
Working forests, forest management key to reducing wildfires
Well managed timberlands and effective forestry practices are vital to reducing the dangers associated with catastrophic wildfires. The Everett Daily
August 16, 2019
Smokey Bear celebrates 75 years
One of the most recognized icons and the star of the longest-running public awareness ad campaign in US history celebrates
August 9, 2019
Promoting healthy, resilient forests in Washington’s most populous county
High-rise buildings, densely-zoned neighborhoods and traffic likely come to mind when you think of King County. With more than 2.2
August 2, 2019
Supporting family forests
Safeguarding our economy, environmental stewardship efforts and quality of life are dependent on family-owned forestlands, according to an opinion piece
July 26, 2019
Working forest industry grows trees, jobs
Working forests play a vital role in supporting a healthy and diverse economy in our state, according to a 2017
July 19, 2019
Wildfire season threats loom even with wet start to summer
Wildfires remain a concern in Washington state in spite of rainy weather in recent days and less fire activity, say
July 12, 2019
Gov. Inslee increases culvert removal investments
Removing culverts and improving salmon passageways must be prioritized, said Gov. Jay Inslee in a recent news release. Inslee announced that
July 3, 2019
Future cities of innovation will require timber
Cities of the future will rely on innovative products generated by the timber industry, according to Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary
June 28, 2019
Wildfire season provides opportunities for collaboration, cooperation
Wildfires have been synonymous with Eastern Washington summers for quite some time, said Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) during a
June 21, 2019
Pacific Science Center summer exhibit focuses on wildfire, smoke
Are smoky August skies the new normal? In addition to winter, spring, summer and fall, will the Pacific Northwest have
June 10, 2019
Legislature recognizes value of working lands in new tax policy
One of the significant new tax policies coming out of this recent legislative session involves the real estate excise tax
June 7, 2019
New Forest Health Policies Directly Support Wildfire Response
The smoke that drifted into Western Washington last summer and obscured the Space Needle behind its cloak grabbed the attention
May 31, 2019
Legislature Connects Dots Between Rural Economic Development, Environmental Outcomes
The environmental headlines of this past legislative session have focused on two big topics: orca whales and carbon emissions. The
May 24, 2019