MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372, CMitchell@wfpa.org Carbon Storage is Reduced in Unmanaged Forests Managed forests are a critical tool for fighting climate change and preventing catastrophic wildfires. OLYMPIA, Wash.,– Scientists are warning that U.S.
New public opinion polling shows support for sustainable forest management and carbon benefits NEWS PROVIDED BY Washington Forest Protection Association 13 Jul, 2023, 11:54 ET MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372 CMitchell@wfpa.org Managed forests
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New online resource provides carbon blueprint for state’s working forests NEWS PROVIDED BY Washington Forest Protection Association 12 Jul, 2023, 11:54 ET Active forest management is key to mitigating climate change, and promoting forest health,
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FORMALIZES PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE CROSS-BOUNDARY WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION EFFORTS Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) announced today a memorandum of understanding
Washington Forest Protection Association executive director Jason Spadaro and American Forest Resource Council president Travis Joseph authored an op-ed in the Daily Herald urging the state to keep working forests working, including state trust lands. Shutting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 14, 2023 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372, CMitchell@wfpa.org Working forests vital to mitigating climate change Managed forests store more atmospheric carbon than federal
By Washington Forest Protection Association, Produced by ST Content Studio In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about widening gaps between groups of people, especially those who might appear to have differing goals. But
“The unanimous Washington State Supreme Court decision affirms the important role of state trust lands in benefiting all four corners of Washington State. State trust lands that are designated working forest provide numerous benefits, including
“The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) is deeply saddened to learn of George Weyerhaeuser’s passing. Through his long-tenured career at the Weyerhaeuser Company, George will forever be connected to the Evergreen State’s prosperity and leadership
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2022 Washington Forest Protection Association hires Tom Davis as governmental relations director OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) has named Tom Davis as its new governmental
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 21, 2022 Media Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372, cmitchell@wfpa.org Working forests meet Earth Day goals year round Using wood grown in sustainably managed forests contribute to carbon mitigation Olympia, Wash. –
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 23, 2022 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360)791-9372 Expect a higher-than-average wildfire season, experts predict The upcoming wildfire season could yield higher than typical forest fire activity in parts of Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 20, 2021 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372 WFPA recognizes a new era of collaboration at Annual Meeting Restoring Washington’s iconic salmon populations is a shared responsibility that requires landowners, state
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 18, 2021 WFPA Board of Trustees Elects Jason Spadaro as Executive Director Olympia, Wash. – The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) Board of Trustees has elected Jason Spadaro as its
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 1, 2021 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372 Olympia, Wash. – The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) executive committee has named Jason Spadaro as its interim executive director. Spadaro’s unanimous appointment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 22, 2021 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360)791-9372 Olympia, Wash. – The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) is profoundly saddened to announce today that its Executive Director, Mark Doumit, passed unexpectedly Monday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Olympia, Wash. (March 25, 2020) – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law ESSHB 2528, legislation acknowledging the essential role Washington state’s forestry industry and working forests play in removing greenhouse gases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 5, 2019) – Today, the American Tree Farm System awarded the New family of Bellingham, Washington the National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year honor from among more than
The 2019 legislative session wrapped up with a flurry of activity during the final days of the session. Around-the-clock legislating happened as lawmakers worked to conclude on time. A whopping 2,208 bills were introduced over
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 29, 2019 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, 360-791-9372 or Elaine Oneil, 360-388-8033 US Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen and other leaders in natural resources and forestry will speak at the annual Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 7, 2018 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, 360-791-9372 The Washington Forest Protection Association, the trade association for the state’s private forest landowners, is celebrating its 110th anniversary at its annual meeting on
