How do I get information about logging rules and other Forest Practices Rules in Washington?
Standards for logging, road construction, chemical applications, and other activities on private lands are described in the Forest Practices Rules. Q: What’s a good way to start learning about Washington’s Forest Practices Rules? A: Download the easy-to-use guide, Forest Practices Illustrated. The guide gives small forest landowners, loggers, and natural resource professionals an overview of the rules that govern forest practices in Washington. Copies on CD are also available from DNR region offices. Q: Where do I go if I have a complaint, concern, or question about a possible violation of Forest Practices Rules? A: Call or e-mail the DNR region office nearest you with questions or concerns about forest practices. Q: Who creates the rules that set the standards for forest practices such as timber harvesting, pre-commercial thinning, road construction, and so on? A: The Forest Practices Board—an independent state agency chaired by the Commissioner of Public Lands—adopts rules that prote
