WASHINGTON FOREST PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

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Healthy working forests are essential to Washington's economy, supporting more than 102,000 workers and generating $6 billion in annual wages. #workingforests

Thinning is one of the most important tools foresters rely on to maintain healthy, resilient forests. Thinned forests: ?? Are more resilient against severe wildfire damage. ?? Provide diverse habitat and forage space for numerous species. ?? Reduce competition for sunlight, water & nutrients. ?? Support local communities with jobs & economic activity. #workingforests

Washington's working forests create a mosaic of habitats - a patchwork of different forest types, forest ages and buffers - that support biodiversity and a variety of habitats for wildlife and plant species. #workingforests

Every opportunity we take to use carbon-friendly wood in lieu of more carbon-intensive materials, we choose to lower the carbon emissions and lock in carbon in our built environment. #workingforests

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If you care about safeguarding forests, then you should care about working forests. That's because a thriving forestry sector supports healthy, resilient forests that are sustainable, create jobs and economic opportunity, provide essential ecosystem benefits like carbon sequestration, clean water, wildlife habitat and carbon friendly wood products. #workingforests

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It's universally recognized that managed forests are healthier, more resilient forests. In fact, an overwhelming majority King County voters agree that forest practices like thinning, prescribed fire and harvests can lessen the severity of wildfires. #workingforests