Whatcom County is fortunate to have working forests managed under the strictest environmental laws and regulations and the most advanced forest practices in the world. Our working state trust lands provide wildlife and aquatic habitats, reduce net carbon emissions, provide climate-friendly wood products, and generate critical funding to support education and other public services. Thanks…
On July 21, the Washington State Supreme Court unanimously ruled state trust lands are working forests and must be managed for the benefit of counties, K-12 schools, fire districts, hospitals and other community services. The Washington Legislature and the Board of Natural Resources need to hear this message loud and clear. Help us send a…
Washington Department of Natural Resources state trust lands generate nearly $200 million in timber revenues annually to support beneficiaries- including schools, universities, hospitals, and more. We’re writing to share an important opportunity to help shape sustainable harvest levels on state trust lands over the next decade. Washington DNR has released separate scoping notices to guide…
