Forest Practices Board
Adopts rules that set standards for forest practices such as timber harvests, pre-commercial thinning, road construction, and forest chemical applications. The Board provides a Forest Practices Board Manual as a technical supplement to the rules. The Board also manages the Forest Practices Adaptive Management Program, which represents landowners, public agencies, the forest industry, environmental community, and tribal governments.
| Board Website | https://www.dnr.wa.gov/about/boards-and-councils/forest-practices-board |
|---|---|
| Policy Area | Natural Resources and Environment |
| Governor Appointments | 8 |
| Total Board Positions | 12 |
| Statutory Authority | RCW 76.09.030 |
| Public Disclosure Required? | Yes |
| Senate Confirmation Required? | No |
| Compensation | Class Four: $100 per day and travel expenses |
| Term Length (years) | 4 |
| Statutory Term Limits |
Member Requirements: One owner of not more than 500 acres of forest land; one independent logging contractor; one elected county official; and four members of the general public.