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Working forests vital to healthy waterways – …
WebWell managed forestlands play a vital role in maintaining water quality and supporting biodiversity, and a Snohomish County …
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Forest Health – Washington Forest Protection Association
WebResponsible Forest Management for Health and Sustainability Private forest landowners in Washington take responsible measures to protect their forests from fire, insects, and disease, all while ensuring the well-being of wildlife and water quality. Survival and Growth After seedlings take root, natural selection comes into play, with essential guidance from …
WSU Extension Forestry offers free online forest health classes
WebSocial distancing and stay-home orders won’t prevent the Washington State University Extension Forestry program from fulfilling its mission to educate and provide research-based information for small-forest landowners. WSU Extension Forestry has launched a series of online webinars and began offering the free classes in May. The …
Washington DNR plans to thin forests to make them healthier
WebA new story in the Seattle Times explores the value of thinning Washington forests to make them less susceptible to wildfires. In 2017, Washington’s Department of Natural Resources rolled out a 20-year plan to improve the health of state forests. Information was gathered from agencies and organizations with backgrounds in forest conservation, the timber …
Proposed legislation would dedicate resources to support
WebCommissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is urging the Washington State Legislature to commit dedicated state resources into wildfire prevention and forest health efforts. Last week, along with primary bill sponsor Rep. Larry Springer (D-Kirkland), Franz introduced legislation that would create an account to support wildfire response, forest …
To improve forest health, we need prescribed burns
WebDNR describes its Prescribed Fire Program as a “cost-effective tool with a high rate of success for forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction” and a “critical tool for completing objectives” with the state’s long-term forest health plans. This spring, DNR resumed prescribed fires on state lands after an 18-year hiatus.
Promoting healthy, resilient forests in Washington’s most …
WebHigh-rise buildings, densely-zoned neighborhoods and traffic likely come to mind when you think of King County. With more than 2.2 million residents, it is by far Washington’s most populous county with cities like Seattle, Bellevue, Kent and Renton. But nestled among King County’s urban and suburban landscape is nearly 800,000 acres of …
Op-ed urges lawmakers to invest, support forest health and
WebUnhealthy forests and climate change played a significant role in this year’s wildfires, but state lawmakers can help prevent the catastrophic damage and devastation from future massive wildfires, according to an opinion piece authored by leaders representing private forestland owners, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and an …
New studies released on forest fire history and solutions
WebForest fire season continues to shine light on issues like federal and state forest management, thinning and forest health. In Central Washington, several wildfires are currently burning and a new study out this week shows that the forest fire season in the West is much longer and more severe than it used to be. Over the past decade, the …
53% of Washington’s Forests are Protected, and many are dying
WebWashington’s forests are appreciated by us all, for their beauty, ecological values, jobs, recreation, and the forests and wood products they provide. We don’t often think about the health of our forests because they look so green from a distance. Those who recreate, hunt, live or work in forests, have a different vantage point, and can see when …
2021 Year in Review: A managed forest is a healthy forest
WebScientific research shows that actively managed forests promote ecosystem health, contribute to air and water quality for people and wildlife, and improve habitat for the animals that make the forest their home. This past year, a great deal of policymaking and practices centered round a concept that foresters and private forest landowners have …
Extreme temperatures, disease, beetles impacted forest health in …
WebAn unseasonably hot summer, fungal infection and insects damaged tens of thousands of trees last year, according to an annual Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) forest health report. DNR forest scientists and US Forest Service (USFS) jointly surveyed nearly 19 million forested acres throughout the state for their annual …
Prescribed burns on the rise in Washington – Washington Forest
WebA new effort aimed at expanding the use of prescribed fire in the state and addressing those limitations launched this month. The goal is to learn from the Rattlesnake Creek burn and others planned for a total of 11,000 acres in Eastern Washington this fall. Most of those burns are on Forest Service land, because the state has shied away from
Defining Mature and Old Growth – Washington Forest Protection …
WebThe Society of American Foresters released an informative fact sheet defining mature and old-growth forests and the importance of applying science-based policies as the Biden Administration works to define, identify and inventory mature and old-growth forests. The fact sheet also underscores that protecting old-growth forests …
Forest management reduces wildfire risk – Washington Forest …
WebAn overwhelming majority of people (83%) say forest management reduces wildfire risk and support it as a means of preventing them. That’s according to a recent poll that finds people are increasingly recognizing the critical role sustainable forestry practices and working forests play in maintaining forest health to help protect against catastrophic …
Prescribed burns, thinning increased forest resiliency during
WebForested areas that had prescribed burns and tree thinning treatments in the Methow Valley in advance of the Carlton Complex fire experienced greater resiliency, according to a study published in Ecological Applications, the Ecological Society of America journal. A University of Washington news release reports that a joint study conducted by …
Sustainable Timber Harvesting – Washington Forest Protection …
WebTimber Harvesting for Sustainable Forests Timber harvesting is the essential process of tree removal to obtain wood, paper, and pulp-based products, all while ensuring the continued well-being of our forests. Typically, after about five decades of growth, reforested areas are ready for timber harvesting. Most of today’s private forest harvesting occurs in second …
WFPA’s John Ehrenreich named Society of American Foresters Fellow
WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2023 Contact: Cindy Mitchell, (360) 791-9372, [email protected] WFPA’s John Ehrenreich named Society of American Foresters Fellow Washington DC – A national organization representing forestry professionals is honoring a respected industry voice in Washington state. The Society of …
State looks at landslide mapping, emergency response after Oso …
WebNine months after the tragic Oso landslide, a state commission convened after the disaster is about to recommend a series of reforms in land use, landslide mapping and emergency management. The 12-member commission, created by Gov. Jay Inslee and Snohomish County Executive John Lovick, won’t issue its final report until Dec. 15, but …
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