Events

For the December meeting, past OSWA Executive Director, Jim James, who will provide an overview and update of the Private Forest Accord. The Private Forest Accord is an agreement between forest entities and conservation groups, who have been working to find common ground and negotiate proposed changes to the Forest Practices Act since early 2020. Jim […]

For the Southwest SAF Chapter’s December meeting, Sen John Braun will provide an update on issues before the state legislature, including those of interest to foresters. Senator John Braun was first elected to the Washington State Senate in 2012 to represent Southwest Washington’s 20th Legislative District, which includes most of Cowlitz and Lewis counties along with parts […]

The Capitol SAF Chapter meeting features Jeff Mehlschau, Weyerhaeuser Western Regeneration Team Lead, who will discuss the demand for seedlings post-fire, what nurseries are doing to accommodate the demand, and what the future looks like for regeneration. To receive the Zoom link for this meeting, email jenniffer.bakke at gmail.com.