timber

A black bear sits in a field. White, yellow and purple flowers are in the foreground of the picture.

Environment and Planning

Black bear damage permits will be available Washington commercial timber owners

Courtney Flatt

Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Department can issue permits to kill black bears that damage timber – starting in 2024.

At a Washington State Supreme Court hearing, a coalition of conservation groups argued state trust lands, including timberlands, should benefit all Washington residents.

Government and Politics

Washington bill could allow Department of Natural Resources to sell carbon credits

Courtney Flatt

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources says one thing is missing from the state’s climate policies. Recent laws don’t allow the state agency to sell carbon credits. Department officials are pushing legislation that would change that law.

Environment and Planning

Colville Tribe sues federal government over 2015 fires, forest mismanagement

Courtney Flatt

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation says it lost more timber in 2015 than has ever burned on a U.S. reservation. The tribe is suing the federal government over the damage.