Modernized mass-timber products such as cross-laminated timber are meeting a demand for sustainably sourced, renewable materials in the construction of both small and larger buildings. For obvious reasons, Washington has opportunities to lead in CLT manufacturing. In historic timber communities such as the Olympic Peninsula city of Port Angeles, the… Read more
Wildfires place focus on prevention measures
by Ashley Bach As Washington faces one of its worst wildfire seasons ever, including the largest fire in state history, attention is turning back to the wildfire budget requests made earlier this year by Washington Public Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark. Goldmark asked the Legislature for $20 million for forest thinning… Read more
Cattlemen ask White House to lead on reform of federal forests
Large portions of the West have been hit hard by a wildfire season of record-setting destructive power. The damage caused by the fires to homes, businesses and the environment is bringing more people to demand action to improve the health of federal forests that are believed to be a common… Read more
Drought conditions put brakes on summer season logging
Statewide drought conditions have an impact on businesses across Washington, including forestry. In the long term, water is a critical component in forest growth at the heart of sustainable forestry. In the short-term, water-starved landscapes prompt cautious restrictions on logging. From the Everett Herald: The hot, dry days of late… Read more
Washington timber could be big winner in a tall wood building boom
The renaissance in the use of wood to construct taller buildings continues to develop. It’s likely that, when the market pops for the use of new wood products as the primary structural material in eco-friendly urban construction projects, the Pacific Northwest will be a major hub of activity. In order… Read more
Washington lagging on court order to clear fish passage barriers on state land
Removing barriers to fish passage has been a major project across Washington, but the state government is far behind on this critical work, according to the Seattle Times. From the Times article: Washington state is under a federal court order to fix hundreds of barriers built under state roads and… Read more
Clark County’s forestry program receives exemplary audit – Battle Ground Reflector
Clark County’s timber harvest activities garnered high marks for environmental protection and sustainability during a recent audit by a Washington-based nonprofit dedicated to healthy forests. The audit documented sustainable forestry practices under a program administered by the county’s Environmental Services department.
25th anniversary of spotted owl listing: fewer owls, less timber industry – Peninsula Daily News
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Dry forests have state fearing bad fire season – Seattle Times
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Forest collaboration in NE Wash.: Duane Vaagen – Evergreen Magazine
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