By Paula Swedeen,Ph.D., Senior Policy Director Queets, Olympic National Park. Photo by Chase Gunnell. While the 2025 legislative session was challenging, we had a couple of important bright spots given the budget situation. We convinced legislators to appropriate $31 million for forest carbon sequestration projects in western Washington – $23 million on DNR lands and $8 … Continued
A historic federal policy proposal is a great step forward in protecting old-growth forests, but it must be improved! The proposal, put forth by the U.S. Forest Service, aligns perfectly with President Biden’s Executive Order 14072, which prioritizes climate-informed strategies to enhance forest carbon, increase wildfire resilience, and mitigate climate impacts on federal lands. What’s … Continued
Speak up today for Northwest Forests! After 30 years, the Northwest Forest Plan (NFP) is being updated! Spanning 24 million acres of national forest in Washington, Oregon and California, the NFP is the world’s first ecosystem management plan. Its foundation is solid; it has proven successful in improving our river habitat, which prevents direct … Continued
State legislators in Olympia invested a landmark $83 million in forest conservation and ecological forest management practices to boost carbon sequestration on state lands.
Risks escalating due to more frequent catastrophic weather events related to climate change. SEATTLE – British Columbia’s rapidly accelerating mining boom – and the dangerous waste that accompanies it – threaten communities and watersheds in neighboring states, including Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Montana according to a new report. Climate-fueled floods and disasters are exacerbating the threats … Continued
Results will help guide future planning and program development to build a more climate-resilient future. Conservation Northwest’s mission to protect, connect and restore wildlands and wildlife is highly impactful to climate issues. As we navigate the precipice of a rapidly changing climate, sound science and on-the-ground solutions are more critical than ever. We tasked researchers … Continued
Retired Forest Field staffer George Wooten was recognized for his report on climate change impacts to forest roads.
Climate initiative supports our program objectives for wildlands and wildlife, Washington’s rural and urban communities, and a healthier future for our planet