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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2025 Contact:           Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372, CMitchell@wfpa.org Statement from Washington Forest Protection Association Executive Director Jason Spadaro The Forest Practices Board’s approval of the Type Np buffer rule is a setback

A broad coalition opposes the arbitrary and costly rule During the public comment hearings on the Forest Practices Board’s proposed rule, the Board heard from groups and leaders representing the rural backbone of Washington—large and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372 CMitchell@wfpa.org   Matthew Doumit joins Washington Forest Protection Association policy team OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA), Washington state’s leading trade organization representing the

Voters support sustainable forest management and carbon benefits In a recent public opinion poll of greater Seattle voters in February 2024, results found that voters believe active forest management is important to maintain healthy forests.

Statement from Washington Forest Protection Association Executive Director Jason Spadaro in response The Seattle Times’ story on Washington State’s fish passage program: “Washington’s sustainably managed working forests have long led the way in salmon recovery

OLYMPIA, Wash. –  The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) proudly announces the Working Forest Carbon Blueprint website launch. This comprehensive resource extends beyond the use of wood in construction to encompass a broader range of

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

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 lands, UW study finds Seattle – Working

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