More than a dozen different wood products companies throughout the country, including Colville-based Vaagen Timbers, have come together in support of a national museum dedicated to forests and forest conservation. The National Conservation Legacy Center, part of the National Museum of Forest Service History, is under construction. Slated to open in summer 2026, the structure is turning heads with a … Read More
Labor and Management work together in the Forest
Washington’s forest products industry is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, providing crucial support to rural communities and offering over 102,000 family wage jobs across all counties. These jobs contribute significantly to local economies, with the forest industry injecting $5.6 billion in wages and $300 million in taxes annually. However, the sustainability of these jobs is at risk due to … Read More
Working forests vital to jobs and mitigating climate change
Working forests vital to jobs and mitigating climate change Managed forests store more atmospheric carbon than federal lands, UW study finds Working forests are critical to addressing climate change, a University of Washington study finds. Research examining private, state and federal forests found sustainably managed working forests and the wood products they create play an important role in removing greenhouse … Read More